The provisions of this Title shall not be construed to include, prohibit or interfere with the exercise of any religious or spiritual function of any priest, minister, rector or any accredited representative of any bona fide church or religion where such priest, minister, rector or any accredited representative holds a certificate of credit, commission or ordination under the ecclesiastical laws of a religious corporation, incorporated under the laws of any state or territory of the United States of America, or any voluntary religious association, and who fully conforms to the rites and practices prescribed by the supreme conferences, convocation, convention, assembly, association or synod of the system or faith with which they are affiliated. Provided, however, that any church or religious organization which is organized for the primary purpose of conferring certificates of commission, credit or ordination for a price, and not primarily for the purpose of teaching and practicing a religious doctrine or belief, shall not be deemed to be a bona fide church or religious organization. This Title shall not apply to any magician practicing his business or art for the purpose of entertainment or amusement. The provisions of this Title shall not apply to any physician, surgeon, psychologist or dentist licensed under the Business and Professions Code of the State of California.
[Ord. No. 26, § 4, adopted 5/26/71; Ord. 462, Section 3, 5/9/07.]