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Sparks adopts ordinance tightening rules on illicit massage parlors after public legal concern raised
Summary
The council unanimously adopted ordinance 2849 to broaden denial and enforcement powers against illegal massage establishments, including a three‑year location bar after revocation and expanded inspection authority; a public commenter warned the spouse/employee denial language may pose constitutional risk.
The Sparks City Council on March 9 adopted ordinance 2849, amending city code to strengthen the city’s ability to deter illegal massage businesses and brothels that staff said had been operating in the region under the guise of legitimate massage establishments.
City Attorney Wes Duncan outlined the ordinance’s main elements: additions to Sparks Municipal Code section 5.65 that would bar a person associated with a revoked license from obtaining a new license, prohibit any massage…
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