9662.10 - Inspections.

Any and all investigating officials of the city, or county of Los Angeles, as applicable, shall have the right to enter massage establishments from time to time during regular business hours to make reasonable inspections to observe and enforce compliance with building, fire, electrical, plumbing, or health and safety regulations, and to ascertain whether there is compliance with the provisions of this division.

(Ord. No. 16-422, § 4, 4-27-2016)

9662.11 - Prohibited advertising practices.

A.

It is unlawful for any person who does not possess a CAMTC certification, and for any massage establishment that employs such a person, to:

1.

State or advertise or place any sign or card or any device, or to represent to the public through any print or electronic media, that such person is certified, registered, or licensed by a governmental agency as a massage therapist or practitioner.

2.

Hold one's self out as, or use the title of "certified massage therapist," "certified massage practitioner," or any other term, such as "licensed," "registered," or "CAMTC," that implies or suggests that such person holds certification issued by the CAMTC.

B.

Massage establishments and/or massage therapists shall not advertise material depicting the human body, or containing language, either of which would suggest that any other services are available other that those described in the schedule of services.

(Ord. No. 16-422, § 4, 4-27-2016)