Massage parlor sweep nets 77 violations

Updated: Thursday, 11 Nov 2010, 3:38 PM EST
Published : Thursday, 11 Nov 2010, 11:37 AM EST

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) - The city conducted a sweep of 11 massage parlors in Marion County on Wednesday.

During the sweep, 77 violations were given out.

Eleven citations were issued for unlicensed massage parlors, and 14 citations were issued for unlicensed massage therapists. Massage parlors are one of the 24 business types that require a license from The Department of Code Enforcement.

“This coordinated effort among multiple agencies serves as an example of how government should operate to enforce state and local laws and to prevent illegal activity from taking root in our community. Sweeps like these are an important part of our efforts to improve the quality of life for every Indianapolis resident,” said Mayor Greg Ballard.

Other violations discovered include such things as: illegal signage, dwelling unit in a commercial district, unenclosed dumpsters, insufficient parking lot paving/striping, evidence of smoking in a place of employment, exposed wiring, electrical hazards and missing or unmounted fire extinguishers.

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Massage parlor sweep nets 77 violations

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