(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. […]
(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 […]
(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.
(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 […]
(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 […]
(a) A health club services agreement may not contain an automatic renewal clause, unless the agreement provides for a renewal option for continued membership which must be accepted by the buyer. (b) (1) A buyer described in § 14-12B-01(d)(1)(i) of this subtitle may cancel a health club services agreement within 3 business days after receipt of a copy […]
On the permanent closing of a facility or bankruptcy by the seller, the seller of the health club services shall provide the following information to the Division within 15 business days: (1) A list of the names and addresses of all members of the health club; (2) The original or a copy of all membership agreements; and […]
(a) In addition to any remedies otherwise available, if the Division determines that a person is selling health club services agreements in violation of § 14-12B-02(e) of this subtitle, the Division may issue a cease and desist order without conducting a hearing under § 13-403 of this article. A cease and desist order shall grant the […]
