# § 4-2 Exceptions.

Current through 2026-07-17. Source: City of Balt., Md., Ord. 26-129. Published by the Baltimore City Department of Legislative Reference.

## § 4-2 Exceptions.

Balt., Md., Code art. 19, § 4-2 (2026)

The term body studio shall not be construed to mean:

(1) premises licensed as a massage parlor under <cite data-path="|15">Article 15</cite> of the City Code;

(2) weight control salons;

(3) medical facilities duly licensed by the State of Maryland;

(4) training facilities of any duly constituted athletic team;

(5) educational institutions accredited by the State Department of Education;

(6) any bona fide health spa or health club:

  (i) offering or providing massages solely incidental to the furnishing of facilities for and instruction in physical fitness; and

  (ii) actually occupying premises of not less than 3,000 square feet, of which not more than 10% is used for massages; or

(7) any corporation or association which:

  (i) is organized and operated exclusively for social or athletic purposes;

  (ii) offers or provides massages solely incidental to the furnishing of facilities for such purposes; and

  (iii) actually occupies premises of not less than 3,000 square feet, of which area not more than 10% is used for massages.

*History: Ord. 76-164*