Code of Alabama - Title 45: Local Laws - Section 45-49-42.04 - Cleanliness

Section 45-49-42.04 - Cleanliness.

(a) No towels, wash clothes, or other linen items shall come in contact with the body or any other part thereof of any customer or patron at a massage parlor that has not been boiled and laundered since used last.

(b) Every person applying or administering massages shall cleanse his or her hands thoroughly by washing same with soap and hot water before attending or massaging any person.

(c) Any person while applying or administering massage shall be clothed from the shoulders to the knees by a robe, smock, or other opaque apparel so that the person or customer shall be protected from bodily contact with the person applying or administering the massage except for the hands and arms of the person applying or administering the massage.

(d) Any massage parlor licensed pursuant to this part shall be equipped with running hot and cold water, and with all appliances, furnishings, and materials as may be necessary to enable persons employed in and about the massage parlor to comply with this part.

(Act 81-132, p. 152, § 5.)

Last modified: May 3, 2021