§ 9-99. Health club business.

(a)

Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Health club means a place of business with equipment and facilities for exercising and improving physical fitness.

(b)

License required; application. Each person engaging in or carrying on the business of health clubs within the corporate limits of the City shall be required to obtain a license from the City Clerk in the manner specified in this Code.

(c)

License fee. The annual license fee for persons engaging in the health club business in the City shall be $300.00. No half-year licenses shall be issued.

(d)

Penalty for violation. There shall be a $250.00 fine levied against each violation of the rules and regulations set up in this section.

(e)

Revocation, suspension, probation, etc. Any health club business license issued shall be subject to suspension or revocation by the City Council upon proof of any violation of this section.

(Code 1978, § 9-85; Ord. No. 2014-05, § I, 12-18-2014)

State law reference

Health spa transactions, O.C.G.A. § 10-1-392.