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The requirements of this chapter do not apply to the following while engaged in performing the duties of their respective professions: (1)
Physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, acupuncturists or physical therapists who are licensed to practice their respective professions in the State of California.
(2)
A registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse, licensed to practice under the laws of the State of California, working on the premises of, or under the supervision of, a state-licensed physician, surgeon, chiropractor, or osteopath. Practical nurses or other persons that do not meet the requisite qualifications for a massage technician, or any other person not otherwise licensed by the State of California, whether or not employed by physicians, surgeons, chiropractors, osteopaths, acupuncturists or physical therapists, may not provide massage or act as a massage technician.
(3)
Employees of hospitals, nursing homes, sanatoriums, or other health care facilities duly licensed by the State of California, while working on the premises of such state-licensed facilities.
(4)
A trainer employed by any amateur, semiprofessional or professional athlete or athletic team.
(5)
Barbers, beauticians or manicurists who are duly licensed by the State of California while engaging in practices within the scope of such license, except that this exemption applies solely for the massaging of the neck, face, and/or scalp of the customer or client of such barber or beautician or, in the case of a licensed manicurist, the massaging of the forearm, hands, calves, and/or feet.
(6)
Accredited high schools, junior colleges and colleges or universities whose coaches and trainers are acting within the scope of their employment.
(7)
A person licensed to practice any healing art under the provisions of Division 2 (commencing with Section 500) of the Business and Professions Code when engaging in such practice within the scope of such license.
(8)
Recognized schools of massage as defined in this chapter. Any person claiming such exemption shall furnish satisfactory evidence that that person is entitled to such exemption, including, if applicable, a citation to the particular provision of the Business and Professions Code upon which that person relies.
(Ord. 577 §1(part), 2004).