As used in this chapter, the term “contract for dance studio lessons and other services” means a contract for instruction in ballroom or other types of dancing, and includes lessons and other services, whether given to students individually or in groups.
Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall be in writing and shall be subject to the provisions of this chapter. A copy of the written contract shall be given to the customer at the time the contract is signed.
No contract or series of contracts for dance studio lessons and other services shall require payment by the person receiving the lessons and other services or the use of the facilities exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00). No contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall require payments or financing by the buyer over a […]
Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall provide that performance of the agreed upon lessons will begin within twelve (12) months from the date the contract is entered into. Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall further provide that such contract may be rescinded within five (5) business days […]
No contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall require or entail the execution of any note or series of notes by the buyer which, when separately negotiated, will cut off as to third parties any right of action or defense which the buyer may have against the seller. The contract shall not be […]
Any person, corporation, partnership, association or group intending to open or operate a dance studio shall file a registration statement with the Attorney General’s Division of Consumer Protection prior to the sale of any contracts for dance studio lessons. Such a registration statement shall contain the name and address of the dance studio; the names […]
Every contract for dance studio lessons and other services shall contain a clause providing that if, by reason of death or disability, the person agreeing to receive lessons and other services is unable to receive all lessons and other services for which he has contracted, he and his estate shall be relieved from the obligation […]
The provisions of this chapter are not exclusive and do not relieve the parties or the contracts subject thereto from compliance with all other applicable provisions of law.
Any contract for dance studio lessons and other services which does not comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy. Any contract for dance studio lessons and other services entered into in reliance upon any willful and false, fraudulent, or misleading information, representation, notice or […]
Any person who suffers any ascertainable loss of money or property, either real or personal, as a result of fraud, dishonesty or the violation of the provisions of this chapter may bring an action in chancery court to recover actual and/or punitive damages. If the court finds that such a violation was committed, the court […]
Every dance studio shall maintain a bond issued by a surety company authorized to do business in this state. The principal sum of the bond shall be Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00). A copy of such bond shall be filed with the office of the State Treasurer. If the person in whose name the bond is […]
Any person who wilfully and knowingly violates the provisions of Section 75-81-103, 75-81-105, 75-81-107, 75-81-111, or 75-81-121, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not exceeding Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000.00) or by imprisonment in the county jail for not more than one (1) year, or both.
The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to dance studios that offer lessons solely to persons under the age of eighteen (18) years or to contracts for dance studio lessons that provide for services solely to persons under the age of eighteen (18) years.
