(1)No premises shall be used in the borough as an establishment for special treatment except under and in accordance with a special treatment licence granted under this section by the borough council.
(2)The borough council may grant to an applicant and from time to time renew or transfer a licence on such terms and conditions and subject to such restrictions as may be specified.
(3)Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (2) above, such conditions may relate to—
(a)the maintenance of public order and safety;
(b)the number of persons who may be allowed to be on the premises at any time;
(c)the qualifications of the persons giving the special treatment;
(d)the taking of proper precautions against fire, and the maintenance in proper order of means of escape in case of fire, means for fighting fire and means of lighting, sanitation and ventilation of the premises;
(e)the maintenance in safe condition of means of heating the premises;
(f)the hours of opening and closing the establishment for special treatment;
(g)the safety of any equipment used in connection with the special treatment and the way in which the treatment is given;
(h)the cleanliness and hygiene of the premises and equipment;
(i)the manner in which the establishment is operated and the way it is advertised.
(4)Provided it has not been cancelled or revoked the licence shall remain in force for 18 months or such shorter period specified in the licence as the borough council may think fit.