The City of Bowling Green has adopted Ordinance BG2025-20 regulating massage facilities. If you wish to operate a massage facility as described in Ordinance BG2025-20, a license will be required.
Included in the application packet are the following:
With approval of a license application or exemption (if applicable), a license or exemption certificate will be issued and must be posted in a conspicuous place within all facilities.
State licensed Massage Therapists shall not be required to obtain a Massage Facility License, and shall receive an exemption certificate, so long as they have filed with the Department of Finance, Licensing Division, a copy their State license, which is in good standing, and an affidavit that only State licensed Massage Therapists in good standing will perform massages in the facility or facilities in which they work.
Ordinance enforcement will begin, on January 1, 2026, so the License or exemption must be obtained prior to that date. For inquiries, please contact the City of Bowing Green Office of Occupational License at (270) 393-3000 or email questions to revenue@bgky.org
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