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AB 1147 —20— 1 (j) This section governs only the procedures for denial or 2 discipline decision and not the substantive grounds for the denial 3 or discipline. Denial or discipline based upon substantive grounds 4 that violates contractual or other rights of the applicant,certificate 5 holder, or registered establishment, or is otherwise unlawful, is 6 not made valid by compliance with this section. 7 4611. (a) It is an unfair business practice for a person to do 8 any of the following: 9 (1) To hold himself or herself out or to use the title of"certified 10 massage therapist," "certified massage practitioner," "certified I1 operator," or any other term, such as "licensed," "certified," 12 "CMT," or "CMP," in any manner whatsoever that implies or 13 suggests that the person is certified as a massage therapist or 14 massage establishment operator,unless that person currently holds 15 an active and valid certificate issued by the council pursuant to 16 this chapter. 17 (2) To falsely state or advertise or put out any sign or card or 18 other device,or to falsely represent to the public through any print 19 or electronic media, that he or she or any other individual is 20 licensed, certified, or registered by a governmental agency as a 21 massage therapist or, massage practitioner, or massage 22 establishment operator. 23 (b) In addition to any other available remedies,engaging in any 24 of the prohibited behaviors described in subdivision(a)constitutes 25 unfair competition under Section 17200. 26 4612. (a) Notwithstanding any other law, a city, county, or 27 city and county shall not enact an ordinance that conflicts with 28 this chapte , : - . .. . .• . - . . , •. . - , 30 - - . . . . or 31 Section 51034 of the Government Code. 32 (b) A c;ty, county, or c:ty a„d county .tall act 33 • . . . - . • i . - . •- . - . _ 35 that dues-any of the f llun:ust 36 .._ 39 char,[..,. 90