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Ordinance No. 1970 Page 16 of 17 6.24.230(E)(2) below, a minimum of twelve (12) hours of coursework related to massage shall consist of credit from a school of massage. 2. A maximum of twelve (12) hours of coursework related to massage may consist of credit from an association or organization that is devoted to massage. However, if approved by the Police Chief, twenty-four (24) hours of coursework related to massage may consist of credit from an association or organization that is devoted to massage. 3. A maximum of twelve (12) hours of coursework related to massage may consist of a course(s) not requiring actual attendance at class. F. To renew a permit under this Chapter, a permittee shall pay the City a nonrefundable fee in an amount set forth by resolution established by the City Council. A copy of the receipt for the nonrefundable fee shall accompany the application for renewal. G. After investigating the application for renewal, the Police Chief shall renew the permit if the permittee continues to meet the requirements for the issuance of a permit, and none of the grounds for denial of a permit set forth in this Chapter exist. The Police Chief shall renew the permit within thirty (30) days of such request if the information upon which the original application was granted remains unchanged, all required documentation has been submitted, and no violations of this Chapter have been committed. 6.24.240 Cease of Business. If at any time during the duration of a permit issued under this Chapter a permittee ceases to do business as a massage establishment and/or a massage technician, within two (2) days the permittee shall: A. Return any permit issued under this Chapter to the Police Chief; and B. Notify the Business License Department. 6.24.250 Enforcement. A. It is the duty of the Police Chief to enforce rules and regulations in accordance with this Chapter. B. Pursuant to the City's prosecutorial discretion, the City may enforce violations of the provisions of this Chapter as criminal, civil and/or administrative actions. C. Any massage establishment operated, conducted, or maintained contrary to the provisions of this Chapter shall be unlawful and a public nuisance, and the City Attorney may, in the exercise of discretion, in addition to or in lieu of prosecuting a criminal action hereunder, commence an action or actions, proceeding or proceedings, for the abatement, removal and enjoinment thereof, in any manner provided by law.° 6.24.260 Severability. If any provision or clause of this Chapter or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held to be unconstitutional or to be otherwise invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, such validity shall not affect other provisions or clauses or applications thereof which can be implemented without the invalid provision or clause or application, and to this end the provisions and clauses of this Chapter are declared to be severable.