Section 14-12A-04 – Attorney Fees
If a judgment is entered in favor of a complaining party, the court may award attorney fees to the complaining party.
Section 14-12B-01 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) (1) “Business day” means Monday through Friday. (2) “Business day” includes Saturday if: (i) The seller of health club services is open to members on Saturday; and (ii) The health club services contract specifically identifies Saturday as a business day for purposes of the cancellation provisions of this subtitle. […]
Section 14-12B-02 – Registration Requirements; Surety of Seller of Health Club Services Agreement
(a) Each person who sells health club services in this State shall register with the Division on forms the Division provides. The person shall furnish the full name and address of each business location where health club services are sold as well as any other registration information the Division deems appropriate. (b) (1) Each person who registers under […]
Section 14-1216 – Requirements for Submission of Registration
(a) To submit a registration, a consumer reporting agency shall: (1) Submit to the Commissioner a registration on the form that the Commissioner provides; (2) Unless granted an exemption by the Commissioner, file with the Commissioner a bond or bond alternative as required under § 14–1217 of this subtitle; and (3) Fulfill any other requirements for registration. (b) The registration […]
Section 14-12B-03 – Health Club Administration Fund
(a) There is a Health Club Administration Fund which is established for the purpose of paying the expenses incurred in the administration and enforcement of the Health Club Services Act. (b) The Fund shall be administered by the Division.
Section 14-1217 – Filing of Bond or Letter of Credit
(a) Unless the Commissioner grants an exemption in accordance with subsection (b)(9) of this section and except as provided in subsection (c) of this section, with a new or renewal registration filed on or after June 1, 2019, a consumer reporting agency shall file a surety bond or irrevocable letter of credit with the Commissioner. (b) (1) The […]
Section 14-12B-04 – Disability of Buyer; Closed Health Club Facility
(a) If a buyer described in § 14-12B-01(d)(1)(i) of this subtitle becomes disabled during the membership term, the buyer is entitled to extend the membership contract for a period equal to the duration of the disability. (b) The provisions of subsection (a) of this section do not apply unless the disability is confirmed by a physician and […]
Section 14-1218 – Violations
(a) (1) A consumer who has reason to believe that this subtitle, or any other law regulating consumer credit reporting, has been violated by a person may file with the Commissioner a written complaint setting forth the details of the alleged violation. (2) The Commissioner may initiate an investigation if the Commissioner has reason to believe that this […]
Section 14-12B-05 – Cancellation Right Where Facility Fails to Open for Business by Date Specified
(a) If a health club facility is not in existence on the date the health club services agreement is executed: (1) The buyer may cancel the contract in the event the facility is not open for business on the date as provided by the agreement; and (2) The buyer may cancel the contract within 3 business days after […]
Section 14-1221 – Civil Liability
(a) Any consumer reporting agency or user of information which willfully fails to comply with any requirement imposed under this subtitle with respect to any consumer is liable to that consumer in an amount equal to the sum of: (1) Any actual damages sustained by the consumer as a result of the failure; (2) Such amount of punitive […]