No person shall make, print, write, engrave, lithograph, sell, give away, distribute, or have in his possession any paper, instrument, document, circular, card, hand bill, dodger or advertisement which resembles or is made in imitation of, in size, form, dimensions, wording or general appearance, any certificate which has heretofore been, or may hereafter be issued, distributed or circulated by or under the authority of the Los Angeles Clearing House Association, provided that the provisions of this section shall not apply to certificates issued, distributed or circulated by or under the authority of the Los Angeles Clearing House Association.