London Local Authorities Act 1991 (c. 13)

Part II Special treatment premises

4 Interpretation of Part II

In this Part of this Act unless the context otherwise requires—

• “establishment for special treatment” means any premises in the borough used, intended to be used or represented as being used for the reception or treatment of persons requiring massage, manicure, acupuncture, tattooing, cosmetic piercing, chiropody, light, electric or other special treatment of a like kind or vapour, sauna or other baths but does not include—

  (a)

  any premises which are not used for gain or reward;

  (b)

  any premises where the special treatment is carried out by or under the supervision of—

  (i)

  a medical practitioner duly registered by the General Medical Council; or

  (ii)

  any bona fide member of a body of health practitioners which has given notice in writing to the borough council that it—

  (A)

  has a register of members;

  (B)

  requires as qualification for membership qualifications by way of training for, and experience of, the therapy concerned;

  (C)

  requires its members to hold professional indemnity insurance;

  (D)

  subjects its members to a code of conduct and ethics, including a prohibition of immoral conduct in the course of their practice; and

  (E)

  provides procedures for disciplinary proceedings in respect of its members;

  and has supported that notice with satisfactory documentary evidence, if required by the council; or

  (iii)

  in the case of acupuncture, a dentist registered under the [1984 c. 24.] Dentists Act 1984;

  (c)

  any premises which are used by a person who is registered by a board under the [1960 c. 66.] Professions Supplementary to Medicine Act 1960—

  (i)

  solely for the practice of the profession in respect of which he is so registered; or

  (ii)

  for the practice of the profession in respect of which he is so registered and for the conduct by him of any business ancillary to such practice and no other purpose;

  (d)

  any hospital provided by the Secretary of State or by a National Health Service Trust established under the [1990 c. 19.] National Health Service and Community Care Act 1990 or by a charity which is registered under section 4 of the [1960 c. 58.] Charities Act 1960 or is exempted from registration by subsection (4) of that section; or

  (e)

  any nursing home which is for the time being registered under Part II of the [1984 c. 23.] Registered Homes Act 1984 or exempted from registration under that Part of that Act;

• “licence” means a special treatment licence granted under section 6 (Licensing under