Is it illegal for massage therapist to give massages poolside at apartment complexes?

[Jim Smith]

In the state of Ohio? Please be detailed if you know. If you don't know do you know who I could ask to find out?

 

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you might have to ask board in ohio who gives license and also there could be a liability if you are not on your own property and something happens to client. the client could possible sue the apartment complex. so, you need to talk the property owner. you would have to have a contract

 

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You would need to check the massage board in Ohio: http://www.med.ohio.gov/mt_about_massage_therapy.htm

If you're not a therapist (or don't have one lined up), getting the license requires 750 hours of school and a written exam: http://www.massagemag.com/Resources/USCan/ohio.php

The city might also have laws about outcall massage or adult entertainment.

Of course you'd need permission from the apartment complex owner (who will probably take a cut) and insurance. Make sure the insurance covers outcall or massage performed outside your office of business.

Massage is typically performed in some privacy (aside from sports massage and chair massage). You may want to check with the state board and the local officials to see if they have a problem with it being done out in the open.

The city may have a problem with a business being operated in a residential complex. You'd need to check with business licenses and zoning. You need to get that right because if someone falls, your insurance might be worthless if you're operating illegally.
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