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Article: Massage businesses face new rules

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July 25, 2009
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Torrance is poised to adopt a strict new ordinance Tuesday aimed at regulating massage parlors and related businesses that have proved literal hotbeds of crime and lewd activity.

The ordinance going before the City Council dovetails with new state legislation that takes effect Sept. 1.

"There are a number of businesses that are in fact operating as fronts for prostitution that advertise in the 'adult services' section of Craigslist.com and other 'adults only' sections of print and electronic advertising media," said a city statement justifying the ordinance.

"In addition, many of these illicit massage businesses are owned and operated by human trafficking organizations. Many of these ...

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