(A) It is a violation of this chapter for any person who does not possess a valid and unexpired CMTC certificate, and for any massage business that employs or retains such a person to:
(1) State or advertise or put out any sign, card, or other devise, 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; or
(2) Hold oneself out of use of the title of "certified massage therapist" or "certified massage practitioner" or any other term, such as "licensed," "registered," or "CMT," that implies or suggests that the person is the holder of a valid and unexpired CMTC certificate.
(B) No massage business shall place, publish, or distribute, or cause to be placed, published, or distributed, any advertising matter that depicts any portion of the human body that would reasonably suggest to prospective clients that any service is available other than those services listed as an available service pursuant to 5.45.100(M) of this chapter, nor shall any massage business employ language in the text of such advertising matter that would reasonably suggest to a prospective client that any service is available other than those services as described in compliance with the provisions of this chapter.
(Ord. 2024-388, passed 3-20-2024)