For business information during COVID19: www.CityofTorranceCA.com For regular business: www.TorranceCA.Gov

In compliance with Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-29-20, which suspended portions of the Brown Act, Governor Newsom's Executive Order N-33-20 (Stay At Home Order issued March 19, 2020), and the County of Los Angeles Public Health Officer's Reopening Safer at Work and in the Community for Control of COVID-19 Order (revised Order issued July 1, 2020), members of the Torrance License Review Board and staff will participate in the public meeting via teleconference or other electronic means in our continuing effort to practice social distancing to reduce the spread of COVID-19.

BUSINESS PARTICIPANTS AND MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN VIEW THE AGENDA AT THIS LINK: https://www.TorranceCA.Gov/government/city-clerk/commissions-and-advisory-boards/license-review-board/agendas/-folder-4938

BUSINESS PARTICIPANTS WILL BE ASKED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE LICENSE REVIEW BOARD

MEETING WHEN THEIR BUSINESS NAME IS ANNOUNCED via Zoom by using the following link or by

calling in with the phone number listed below: Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85001332161?pwd=MEpFWXBQSEJ5cFNBOVVDK0xvQWZpQT09 Phone Number: 1-699-900-6833 Meeting ID: 850 0133 2161 Passcode: 823943

TORRANCE LICENSE REVIEW BOARD

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3, 2020

REGULAR MEETING

10:00 A.M. VIA TELECONFERENCE OR OTHER ELECTRONIC MEANS

AGENDA For questions contact: Suzanne Bittner, (310) 618-5923

Email address: Revenue@TorranceCA.Gov

1. CALL TO ORDER 2. ROLL CALL 3. MOTION TO ACCEPT AND FILE REPORT OF CITY CLERK ON POSTING OF AGENDA 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

5. BUSINESS LICENSE APPLICATIONS

A. 786 HASTRUST, INC. DBA 247 PRIVATE SECURITY, application for a business

license to allow the operation of a security guard service with both armed and non-armed guards.

B. K & K HEALING MASSAGE, LLC, application for a business license to allow the operation of a massage establishment.

6. OTHER ITEMS

7. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE PUBLIC

8. ADJOURNED DECEMBER 17, 2020

LICENSE REVIEW BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 3, 2020

ITEM NO. 5. A. - 786 HASTRUST, INC., OBA 247 PRIVATE SECURITY

BACKGROUND

Omar Motawakel, owner of 786 Hastrust, Inc., OBA 247 Private Security, has made an application for approval of a business license to allow the operation of a security guard service with both armed and non-armed guards. The business is located at 18411 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 160 in Torrance, California.

ANALYSIS

Per Section 31.7.1 subsection 4) of the Torrance Municipal Code, any business license application at the discretion of the License Supervisor, can be sent to the License Board for approval before issuance of the license.

RECOMMENDATION

The License Division recommends approval of this Business License. The business will follow the City of Torrance, County of Los Angeles and State of California rules and regulations for the opening and operating a business during COVID-19.

Attachment A: Business License Application Attachment B: Department of Consumer Affairs - Private Patrol Operator Attachment C: Torrance Police Department Reports

PART I. APPLICANT TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION (print or type) BUSINESS NAME OR OBA CORPORA E

247 Private Security 1. BUSINESS LOCATION (•physlcal business address - see note below)

18411 Crenshaw Blvd 2. MAILING ADDRESS OR PO/PMB BOX {required)

18411 Crenshaw Blvd 3. IS THE BUSINESS LOCATED AT A RESIDENTIAL ADDRESS ("select one)?

YES O NO ® NAT URE OF BUSINESS (description o f business activity 1n detail): Security Company/ Armed guards/ Non armed guards

Suite#

160 Suite#

160 HOME OCCUPATION PERMIT#:

NEW APPLICATION I ti' I CHANGE OF BUSINESS D LOCATION

City Torrance

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Stole

CA State

CA

CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP (greater than SOo/t)

CHANGE OF NAME (Only)

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D D

FOR A BUSINESS LOCATED IN TORRANCE PROVIDE THE PRIMARY STANDARD INDUSTRY (SIC) CODE($) ("see note below):

STATE WASTE DISCHARGER IDENTIFICATION NUMBER (WDIO#) (".if appllcable • see note below):

TECHNOLOGY BUSINESS (select one): YES 0 Definition: A business enmy utir.:dng scivntiric equipment and engineenng techniques. mlaoe!ectronics, data processing, genetic engineering, or telecommunications.

RETAIL BUSINESS - ":'ILL YOU BE SELLING CBD PRODUCTS? (select one): YES 0 Definition: CBD Is the cannobldlol compound derived from Industrial hemp, cannabis or ot

CONTACT NAME: CONTACTTln.E:

Omar Motawakel

., \ BUSINESS PHONE#:

(818) 371-8673 # OF PEOPLE WORKING

1 IN TORRANCE:

NO

NO

STATE CONTRACTORS LICENSE #: STATE SEUERS PERMIT#:

OWNERSl<I? INFORMI\TIOH (clllol< op;,llc:oble bo•J

N!WES ER, P"RTNfRS, OR PRINCIPAL OF

Omar Motawakel

CORPORATION LLC 0 PAATNERSHIP 0 SOU, OWNERSHIP 0 HAMES OF O\IINeA. PARrNERS OR PRINCIPAi. O ICERS: TITLE:

le homes/vehicles):

I declare that l am the owner, partner, corporate officer or person with the power ol attomey, and I understand If any of lhe inlormstlon provided above Is not true the business llr:ense b41ing applied for may be revoked as ouUined in section 31.9.10 of the Torrance Municipal Code. I am duly authorized to make lhis applicatton. All ol the Information provided in this appllcalion Is true ond correct. The business will not provide any service. good or product which Is Illegal under Federal. State, or Local Laws. declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true a correct.

DATE:

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Application Revised on 12/11/2019 by City of Torrance Finance Department

Date:

To:

From:

Subject:

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Suzanne Bittner License Supervisor

Detective Rich Gabel Intelligence Section

"247 Private Security" "786 Hastrust, Inc.) 18411 Crenshaw Blvd. # 160 Torrance, CA 90504 (818) 731-8673

License Review Board Hearing - 03 December 2020

Licensee J nterviewed: Omar Motawakel

On 19 November 2020, I interviewed Mr. Motawakel, owner of the business. Mr. Motawakel related that this company is incorporated. The company is a new company and is located in the City of Torrance. The company is applying for a business license in order to offer armed security services for clients in Torrance. 247 Private Security has no armed contracts in other cities. Mr. Motawakel related the company performs pre-employment drug and background tests as well as Security Guard training and customer relations training.

Mr. Motawakel was furnished a copy of their Private Patrol Operator License #PP00120440 issued to 247 Private Security. This license is valid until 10/31/2022.

I reviewed the Private Patrol Operator and Security Guard Questionnaire with Mr. Motawakel and I also provided him with a copy of the Torrance Police

Department Security & Private Guard information form. He told me that he understood all the laws and regulations governing this business and signed the questionnaire form in my presence.

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Detective Rich Gabel Intelligence Section

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Torrance Police Department

Private Patrol Operator and Security Guard \ ~ JI ~ Questiona:ire

lnJerpreter _ _ ____ Language _ _ ____ _

I General Information

Business Name lL/] S £ C&-/ /lt @ hone

Licensees _ _ (J~M~ ~B:~/\ _ _ .....,lh~v~T._/4....._~l<_/~/)~ (G~&~<-_ _ ___ _ _ _ ____ _ _

Who Are the Sole Owners? - - - - - --- --- - --- --- --1 s the Business Incorporated? 7 ~ {, /,,/1)5 T flu s r Are There Other Officers in the Company? - - - - - --- - - - - - --

Address _ ___ J __ b_4-.....a.l ___ l _ _._C_,_fl1._,.~ ...... N:~ J"--"""U21 ................. k4___,,,, ____ ___._/J--"-l,, .._V_../2 _______ __ _

Have You Been in the Business Before? // !l 5 Where? C/(P:l: s: Jr,. ~ &/ 1.Tt~

How Many Years? 7 ~ '· Do You Own Any Other Businesses? _ _ >...LV?~ · ..... z ..... 8-=----_.A'--'-'-rni_""" _ _ 4-t:_'-'~'-'-,._/57=------

I CoD:lp&D.y History

How Long Has This Business Existed?

Has It Operated Under Any Other Names? Cl

Is the Company Operated By a Management Company? to

Financial Track Record

Has the Franchise or License En~r Been Rernked'?

- ---~-~- --µv Has the Franchise or License Ewr Been Suspended'?

- ---- - - - - - - __f_/0

Has the Ct)rnpan:, Responded to All Open Complaints (BBB or DC.\ l

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Does the Cl)mpan) Ha\ e Judgments or Liens·: fi{I>

Does the Compan: Ha\ e Any l. CC Filing~ Placed Against lt'?

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On the A\ erage. H1._)\\ \fan: Lawsuits :-\re Generated Against the Compan: lach Year') {v r;. /'/11/)/ --- - NO'""-/

f km \Ian: of these La\\SUits _\re Still Outstanding·.)

Training and Testing of Employees

Does the (\)rnpan: Lmplo: Armed Guards or Securit: ·:

I IO\\ often do the: qua! i !~ \\ i th their \\ eap0ns'?

What kind of training do the: get?

Doe:; the Com pan: 1.:--.mplo: Off Dul: or retired Peace Officers':

Do the: possess a BSlS-issued c,posed tirearm permit and guard card? JI£:_· -- -

Ho\\ Does the Company Drug Test'?

HI /t I d ~ ct- [t /J_/1//2?:/10

\\ ·hat Other Type of Training or Testing Does the Company PrO\·ide? ____ _J_/1:t} //'( l/1/ ( fr' P/VC/ A(.. C-£-/'- IA/ /--rp / TO

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What Type of Bac'(ground Check Does the Company Do at the Point of Hiring·:

/JI finC.,ic1C/i~,,,eJ C/,,./~c1.t BY

Do You Ha\e A System in Place to Cpdate Permitting'.1

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Record in Other Cities

Hlm \Ian: Accounts Does the Company Haye '?

HO\\ \L.111: in the City of Torrance?

In What Other Cities is the Co~n) Licensed'!

• Local Codes and State Laws ,~ .:-

Is the Company Aware of Applicable Local Codes and State Laws?

f la \ e They Received a Copy of ··Code Highlights"?

Does the Cornpan: Know Ilo\v to Reach the Police Department '?

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f Information Confirmation

I, as a licensee, fully understand all of the above information as related to me and will abide by all the rules and regulations. I confirm that all of the above listed information is correct.

Date

Date

LICENSE REVIEW BOARD MEETING DECEMBER 3, 2020

ITEM NO. 5. 8. - K & K HEALING MASSAGE, LLC

BACKGROUND

Chu C Chang owner of K & K Healing Massage, LLC, has made an application for approval of a business license to allow the operation of a massage establishment. The business is located at 22750 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 208 in Torrance, California.

ANALYSIS

Per Section 31.7.3 subsection 25) of the Torrance Municipal Code, applications for a massage establishment must have License Review Board approval before issuance of the license.

RECOMMENDATION

All necessary documents have been received; therefore, the License Division recommends approval of the requested business license. The business will follow the City of Torrance, County of Los Angeles and State of California rules and regulations for the opening and operating a business during COVID-19.

Attachment A: Business License Application Attachment B: Form 1 OOE and Massage Therapist's Certificate Attachment C: Statement from Property Owner Attachment D: Police Department Reports

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HOME OCCUPATION HEALTH PERMrT 3. IWCSCOOE

3031 Torrance Blvd, Torrance, CA 90503 • 310/618-5828 • 310/618-5852 Fax

PART I. APPLICANT TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS IN THIS SECTION 5. CORPORA TE NAME (IF DIFFERENT FROM ABOVE)

ZIP

24. OWNERSHIP INFORMATION

PARTNERSHIP D CORPORATION D SOLE OWNERSHIP TITLE HOME ADDRESS HOME PHONE

I declare that I am the owner, partner, corporate officer or person with the power of attorney, and I understand if all the information provided above is not the true the business license being applied for may be revoked as outlined in section 31.9.10 of the Torrance Municipal Code.

will not provide any service, good or product which is illegal under Federal,

PART II. FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY BASIC FEE APPLICATION SENT FOR ZONING? PROCESSING FEE FIRE INSP. FEE OTHER

DYES D NO PER PERSON FEE OTHER (conl'd)

PENALTY FEE HOLD

D YES D NO ENT.FEE DANCE/PIANO FEE

CITY OF 10RRANCE REVENUE DIVISION

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LIST All't AND ALL MIIOBIEANOft AND FB.OH't' COfMC1lON8 fOR VK>UTIONB OF Nl't LAW, EVEH IF THE COtMCTIOH WAS DISMISSED OR EXPUNOED,PERCAUFORNIAPENALCOOE120S.4'ET.8EQ. F ..... tDIIRaloormotlol•lagroundlfDrDENIALoflhelloenH. (IFAOOfTlOHAl. SPACE 18 NE£DED PLEASE ATTACH AOOITIOHAL IHEETI)

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CALIFORNIA MASSAGE THERAPY COUNCIL (J3y autli.ority of tne State of Ca[ifomia Code (J3d,(P Section 4600,

tli.e CaBjomia 9dassage %erapy Counci[ li.ere6y awards to

Chu Chin Chang tli.e designation of

CERTIFIED MASSAGE THERAPIST Let it 6e {nown 6y a{{ tnat, navi.no met tlie stanaards set fortli 6y tlie Ca{ifomia ~assage %erapy Counci{ ana liaving demonstrated

k,nowCeage of app{ica6Ce aiscipunes refatetf to tlie practice of massage therapy, Cli.u Cfiin Cli.ang is recognizetf as a C9rtrt in gootf stantfing, inc{uding a{{ tlie ri/Jlits ana priviCeges pertaining tliereto, as witnessed 6y tlie silJnature 6eCow.

(Jiven at Sacramento, Ca[ifomia, 9dontfay, June 08, 2020.

The validity and authenticity of this certificate may be verified on line by entering the name and certificate number at: www.camtc.org

~ n, Cliainnan of tli£ <Board Ca{ifomia :M.assa9e 'lli.erapy Council

C}l!M'l'C, One Capito{!Mafl, Suite 800, Sacramento, C}I 95814

CERTIFICATE# 10648 EXPIRES: 7/6/2022

DCHLOE INVESTMENTS

City of Torrance

Business Li censing

3031 Torrance Blvd.

Torrance, CA 90503

22750 Hawthorne Boulevard, Suite 250

Torrance. California 90505

Telephone: (310) 513-4040

Facsimi le: (310) 961-9094

Email: farzad@delamocenter.com

delamocenter.com

October 26, 2020

Re: 22750 Hawthorne Blvd., Suite 208 Torrance, CA 90505

I acknowledge that a massage establishment will be located at the address listed above, and that I am an agent of the owner duly authorized to represent the owner in such matters. I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California, that the fo regoing is true and correct.

Sincerely,

Chloe Investments, LLC

Farzad Rastegar Managing Member

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CALIFORNIA ALL-PURPOSE CERTIFICATE OF ACKNOWLEDGMENT

(CALIFORNIA CIVIL CODE§ 1189)

A notary public or other officer completing this certificate verifies only the identity of the individual who signed the document to which this certificate is attached, and not the truthfu lness, accuracy, or validity of that document.

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(Date)

personally appeared

I certify under PENALTY OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing paragraph is true and correct.

(Notary Seal)

__________ ADDITIONAL OPTIONAL INFORMATION _______ __ _

Description of Attached Doc~ment 11 !J u11

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revision date 01/01/ 2015

Torrance Police Department Intelligence Detail License Review Interview Summary

Detective Rich Gabel 1

To: Suzanne Bittner License Supervisor

From: Detective Rich Gabel Intelligence Section

Subject: 11K&K Healing Massage, LLC" 22750 Hawthorne Blvd. #208 Torrance, CA 90505 (310) 767-6295

License Review Board Hearing - 3 December 2020

Licensees Interviewed: Chu C. Chan Owner)

Date: 18 November 2020

On 18 November 2020, I interviewed Ms. Chang regarding her application for a business license for "K&K Health Massage," 22720 Hawthorne Blvd. #208, in the City of Torrance. Ms. Chang is opening a new business at this location and is the sole owner. This will be Ms. Chang's second business in the City of Torrance. The business will be providing body massage by appointments and "walk-in" type customers.

Ms. Chang is a certified massage therapist and her State California certification # is 10648 and it expires 07/06/2022. Ms. Chang related that she will also perform record keeping duties as well as being the receptionist and also massage services.

An inspection of that establishment (specific to the concerns of law enforcement) was met as required by TMC Section 35.14.80 and 35.14.090.

Ms. Chang was advised of the laws regulating this occupation, and she was provided with an "Applicable Code Highlights" form, which detailed these laws and regulations. I completed a Massage Establishment Licensing Interview Questionnaire with her which she signed indicating that she understood the laws regulating this occupation.

Ms. Chang was advised to strictly adhere to: record keeping, and hours of operation, as well as all the other rules and regulations that apply to the massage business.

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Detective Rich Gabel Intelligence Section

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Torrance Police Department

Acupun~e &tablishment Licensing Interview ~-~~· l"\n-+-i • ' •• •• ',(-.&Ollll8lie

Interpreter _____ _ Language ___________ _

I General Information

Business Name ,f(f f 1/!{g{.!A/c'

Licensce(s) @V C'k(A::1/t:;: Who are the sole owners? - -------------------Is the business incorporated?

Are there other officers/owners in the company?------------

Business Address Z l l 50

How Long Has This Business Been Operating?

I Company History

Past Businesses

Have you been in the acupuncture/massage business before?

Location address? rrqtltJ,C i:f..-How long?

Do you own any other businesses?

Location address?

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Record in Other Cities (If Applicable)

In what other cities is the company licensed?

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Has the company had problems/issues in any of these cities? What problems/issues? How were the problems/issues resolved?

Have you ever had your business license revoked or suspended? For what reason(s)? ~C/

Have you responded to all open complaints (Better Business Bureau or Department of Consumer Affairs) in any other business you have owned? How were the complaints resolved?

f Business Inspection

The Following Conditions (Specific to the Concerns of Law Enforcement) Have Been Met As Required By TMC Section 35.14.080 and 35.14.090:

~ Minimum lighting shall be provided in accordance with the Uniform Building Code, and either natural light per CA Building Code (CBC) 1205.2 or artificial light per CBC 1205.3.

A massage table will be used for all massage therapy with the exception of "Thai," "Shiatsu," and similar forms of therapy. Those may be provided on a padded mat on the floor provided the patron is fully attired in loose clothing or similar gannent. Massage tables are required to be a minimum of 18 inches from the floor. Beds, floor mattresses and waterbeds are not permitted on the premises of the business or establishment (35.14.080 (d)).

All exit doors will be kept unlocked during business hours.

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Closed cabinets shall be utilized for the storage of clean linen. All massage tables will be covered with a clean sheet or other clean covering for each patron. After use, each covering will be deposited in a closed receptacle and not used until properly sanitized in the immersion of water at least 140 degrees Fahrenheit for not less than 15 minutes. An adequate supply of clean linens will be maintained.

The massage business must display the State Certificate (California Massage Therapy Council) of each massage therapist in a location so that it can be readily seen by persons entering the business.

All massage rooms, toilet rooms, pools, showers, bathtubs, steam rooms saunas, Jacuzzis and all other physical facilities will be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected as needed and at least once each business day the premises is open and muse.

The patron's genitals, pubic area, anus, and female patron's breasts below a point immediately above the top of the areola must be fully draped at all times while any employee of the business or establishment is in the massage therapy room with the patron. No massage therapy will be provided to a patron that results in intentional contact, or occasional and repetitive contact, with the genitals, anus, or areola of a patron.

An owner of a massage business shall be responsible for the conduct of all employees or independent contractors working on the premises of the business (Torrance Municipal Code (TMC) 35.14.120(a)).

\"1 Each operator of a massage or acupressure establishment shall maintain a record of the date, time, name of customer, address of the customer, date of birth of the customer, type of service provided, and the licensed person supplying such service. The name, address and date of birth must be verified using legal identification prior to any service. Such records shall be open to inspection by health officials or police officers at all times, on the premises of the massage or acupressure establishment. Such records shall be kept for a minimum of not less than one year. The information contained in such records shall be used only for the purpose of enforcing this Article, as well as other applicable laws, and shall otherwise be confidential. It shall be unlawful for any

~ person to disclose such information for any unauthorized purpose.

35.14.050 T.M.C. Hours of Operation.

No massage business or establishment will provide massage therapy to the public for compensation between the hours of 9:00 P.M. and 8:00 A.M. of the following day. The massage business or establishment must close and all patrons must leave the massage business or establishment by 9:00 P.M.

• Local Codes and State Laws ~-

Acupuncture Standards of Practice (State Requirements)

An acupuncturist is allowed to engage in the practice of acupuncture, electro acupuncture, perform or prescribe the use of oriental massage, acupressure, moxibustion, cupping, breathing techniques, exercise, heat, cold, magnets, nutrition, diet, herbs, plant, animal, and mineral products, and dietary supplements to promote, maintain, and restore health pursuant to Business & Professions Code Section 4937.

1399.450. Condition of Office.

1. (a) Every acupuncture office shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition at all times, and shall have a readily accessible bathroom facility in accordance with Title 24, Part 2, Building Standards Code Sections 494A. l and 1994 Uniform Building Code Section 2902.3.

1399.451. Treatment Procedures.

In treating a patient, an acupuncturist shall adhere to the following procedures:

1. (a) The acupuncturist's hands shall be brush-scrubbed with soap and warm water immediately before examining patients or handling acupuncture needles and other instruments, and between patients.

2. (b) All instruments shall be sterilized before and between uses in a manner which will destroy all microorganisms. All needle trays which contain sterile needles shall also be sterile. Each time instruments are sterilized, the acupuncturist shall use a tape or strip indicator which shows that sterilization is complete.

3. ( c) Acupuncture points, where needles are to be inserted, shall be cleaned with an appropriate antiseptic before insertion of the needle.

4. (d) In the event an acupuncture needle inserted in a patient breaks subcutaneously, the treating acupuncturist shall immediately consult a physician. An acupuncturist shall not sever or penetrate the tissues in order to excise such a needle.

5. (e) Any complication, including but not limited to, hematoma, peritonitis or pneumothorax arising out of acupuncture treatment shall be referred immediately to a physician or dentist or podiatrist, if appropriate, if immediate medical treatment is required ..

6. (f) Acupuncture shall not be performed using hypodermic needles. 7. (g )All instruments to be discarded shall be disposed of safely. 8. (h) Needles shall be disposed of by placing them in a sealed, unbreakable container

marked "Hazardous Waste" and disposed of in accordance with state and local law.

1399.453. Record keeping.

An acupuncturist shall keep complete and accurate records on each patient who is given acupuncture treatment, including but not limited to, treatments given and progress made as a result of the acupuncture treatments.

1399.454. Single Use Needles.

An acupuncturist shall use needles labeled for single use only that meet the requirements of federal regulations 21 CFR Part 880.5580 (61 FR 64617, December 6, 1996). It shall constitute unprofessional conduct for an acupuncturist to use a needle more than once.

1399.455. Advertising.

1. (a) A licensed acupuncturist may advertise the provision of any acupuncture services authorized to be provided by such licensure in a manner authorized by Section 651 of the code so long as such advertising does not promote the excessive or unnecessary use of such services.

2. (b) It is improper advertising as provided in Section 4955 of the code to disseminate any advertising which represents in any manner that the acupuncturist can cure any type of disease, condition or symptom.

3. (c) It is improper advertising as provided in Section 4955 of the code to disseminate any advertising of a practice, technique or procedure which is not within the scope of the practice of acupuncture as defined in Section 4927 and 493 7 of the code and which is the unlawful practice of medicine.

1399.456. Use of the Title "Doctor."

It is unprofessional conduct for an acupuncturist to use the title "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr." in connection with the practice of acupuncture unless he or she possesses a license or certificate which authorizes such use or possesses an earned doctorate degree from an accredited, approved or authorized educational institution as set forth under Article 4 ( commencing with section 94 760) of Chapter 7 of Part 59 which is in acupuncture, Oriental medicine, a biological science, or is otherwise related to the authorized practice of an acupuncturist as set forth in Sections 4927 and 4937 of the Code.

The use of the title "Doctor" or the abbreviation "Dr." by an acupuncturist as authorized above without further indicating the type of license, certificate or degree which authorizes such use, constitutes unprofessional conduct.

Is the Licensee(s) aware of applicable local codes and state laws?

I [a::, I icensee( ...,) rccci\ ed a cop: or the ··>.-Jassage I'herap: Regulations'.r·

Doc~ the Licensee( s) k.no\\ ho\\ to contact the police department '?

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I Information Confirmation

I (We), as a licensee(s), fully understand all of the above information and will abide by all the rules and regulations that govern acupuncture/massage businesses. I confirm that all of the above listed . . .

Date