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Council discusses removing local massage-establishment licensing, staff to return with draft amendments

2845619 · April 1, 2025
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City staff and councilmembers debated proposed amendments to Two Rivers’ massage-establishment rules, including dropping a local licensing requirement that duplicates state licensing. Council asked staff to return with draft ordinance language and to clarify enforcement procedures and inspection authority.

Two Rivers city staff on March 31 introduced proposed changes to local rules governing massage establishments and practitioners, recommending that the city drop its local licensing requirement for massage businesses and technicians because Wisconsin already requires state licensure for massage therapists.

City staff said there is little or no record of the city issuing local massage licenses and that the state already requires a license for massage therapists and body workers. Staff proposed removing the city’s local license categories for “massage technician” and “manager,”…

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