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1-Assembly Bill No. 796 CHAPTER 934An act to add Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to athletic trainers. [ Approved by Governor September 29, 2024. Filed with Secretary of State September 29, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 796, Weber. Athletic trainers.Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or the loss of any other status or compensation related to the position.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
1+Enrolled August 28, 2024 Passed IN Senate August 20, 2024 Passed IN Assembly August 26, 2024 Amended IN Senate June 25, 2024 Amended IN Senate July 06, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 796Introduced by Assembly Member WeberFebruary 13, 2023An act to add Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to athletic trainers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 796, Weber. Athletic trainers.Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or the loss of any other status or compensation related to the position.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
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3- Assembly Bill No. 796 CHAPTER 934An act to add Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to athletic trainers. [ Approved by Governor September 29, 2024. Filed with Secretary of State September 29, 2024. ] LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 796, Weber. Athletic trainers.Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or the loss of any other status or compensation related to the position.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
3+ Enrolled August 28, 2024 Passed IN Senate August 20, 2024 Passed IN Assembly August 26, 2024 Amended IN Senate June 25, 2024 Amended IN Senate July 06, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2023 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20232024 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 796Introduced by Assembly Member WeberFebruary 13, 2023An act to add Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to athletic trainers. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 796, Weber. Athletic trainers.Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or the loss of any other status or compensation related to the position.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: NO Local Program: NO
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5- Assembly Bill No. 796 CHAPTER 934
5+ Enrolled August 28, 2024 Passed IN Senate August 20, 2024 Passed IN Assembly August 26, 2024 Amended IN Senate June 25, 2024 Amended IN Senate July 06, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2023 Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023 Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2023 Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2023
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7- Assembly Bill No. 796
7+Enrolled August 28, 2024
8+Passed IN Senate August 20, 2024
9+Passed IN Assembly August 26, 2024
10+Amended IN Senate June 25, 2024
11+Amended IN Senate July 06, 2023
12+Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2023
13+Amended IN Assembly May 18, 2023
14+Amended IN Assembly April 27, 2023
15+Amended IN Assembly April 17, 2023
16+Amended IN Assembly March 30, 2023
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1129 An act to add Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, relating to athletic trainers.
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2137 Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or the loss of any other status or compensation related to the position.
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2339 Existing law provides for the licensure and regulation of various professions and vocations by regulatory boards and entities within the Department of Consumer Affairs, including athlete agents. Existing law generally prohibits a person from practicing those professions and vocations unless the person is licensed by the appropriate regulatory board or otherwise meets prescribed requirements.
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2541 This bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or from using specified titles or terms to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer unless they meet prescribed requirements, including that the person is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, as specified. The bill would prohibit a person from holding themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the specified titles if certain conditions are true, including that the person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, as specified. If an employees title is changed to comply with these provisions, the bill would prohibit the loss of the employees employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, demotion, reclassification, or the loss of any other status or compensation related to the position.
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3147 The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
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3753 SECTION 1. Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, to read: Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
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3955 SECTION 1. Article 26 (commencing with Section 2529.8.1) is added to Chapter 5 of Division 2 of the Business and Professions Code, to read:
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4359 Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
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4561 Article 26. Athletic Trainers 2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
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5167 2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:(1) Have done either of the following:(A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.(B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.(b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).(c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:(1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.(2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.(d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.(e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.(f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.
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5571 2529.8.1. (a) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer, use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT to imply or suggest that the person is an athletic trainer, unless they meet the following requirements:
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5773 (1) Have done either of the following:
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5975 (A) Graduated from a college or university after completing an athletic training education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education, or its predecessors or successors.
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6177 (B) Completed eligibility requirements for certification by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.
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6379 (2) Is certified by the Board of Certification for the Athletic Trainer, or its predecessors or successors.
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6581 (b) It is an unfair business practice within the meaning of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 17200) of Part 2 of Division 7 for a person to use the title athletic trainer, certified athletic trainer, licensed athletic trainer, registered athletic trainer, or any other term such as AT, ATC, LAT, or CAT, that implies or suggests that the person is an athletic trainer, if they do not meet the requirements of subdivision (a).
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6783 (c) A person shall not hold themselves out to be an athletic trainer or use any of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) if either of the following is true:
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6985 (1) The person has been convicted in a court in or outside of this state of any offense that, if committed or attempted in this state, based on the element of the convicted offence, would have been punishable as one or more of the offenses described in subdivision (c) of Section 290 of the Penal Code.
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7187 (2) The person has an athletic trainer license or registration in another state that was disciplined or is otherwise restricted, or if an accusation or similar document initiating disciplinary action is pending against the license or registration.
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7389 (d) A person who is currently using one of the titles listed under subdivisions (a) and (b) and is covered under a collective bargaining agreement is not subject to the requirements of this section until the parties to that bargaining agreement renew that agreement. At that time, a person shall not use the titles listed in subdivisions (a) and (b) if the individual does not meet the requirements of this section. Those individuals may choose a different title to describe their positions under the new collective bargaining agreement.
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7591 (e) An employee whose title is changed in order to comply with this section shall not suffer any loss of employment status as a result of the title change, including, but not limited to, layoff, demotion, termination, reclassification, or loss of pay, seniority, benefits, or any other status or compensation related to the position.
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7793 (f) This section does not apply to professional trainers licensed by the State Athletic Commission.