California advertising rules for med spas
FTC and state limits on how treatments and results may be marketed. Below are the California rules that govern it, each linked to its primary source.
Advertising rules in California
A licensed practitioner may not disseminate any false, fraudulent, misleading, or deceptive communication to induce patronage — expressly reaching undisclosed altered images, unsubstantiated superiority claims, and misleading “as low as” price teasers. A violation is a misdemeanor and separate grounds for discipline.
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §651 · verified Jul 26, 2026 · read at Public.Law — California Codes
Making or disseminating an untrue or misleading statement about property or services — including over the Internet — is unlawful, and a violation is a misdemeanor.
Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code §17500 · verified Jul 26, 2026 · read at Public.Law — California Codes
Recent California changes
- CA SB1089: Preventive Treatment Health Care Act.May 27, 2026
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