358-S:1 Definitions. – As used in this chapter: I. " Contract " means a month-to-month contract, monthly contract, or a term contract: (a) " Month-to-month contract " means any contract for a new prospective student to pay membership fees on a monthly basis. (b) " Monthly contract " means any contract where services are […]
358-S:10 Waiver of Provisions. – Any waiver of the member or buyer of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed contrary to public policy and shall be void and unenforceable. Source. 2007, 281:1, eff. July 1, 2007.
358-S:2 Registration; Surety Bond; Escrow of Deposits. – I. Any person operating or intending to open or operate a martial arts school within this state shall file a registration statement with the department of justice, bureau of consumer protection and antitrust. The registration statement shall contain the name and address of the martial arts […]
358-S:3 Contract Requirements; Disclosure of Cancellation Rights. – I. A fully completed copy of each contract shall be delivered to the buyer at the time the contract is signed. Every contract shall constitute the entire agreement between the seller and the buyer, shall be in writing, shall be signed by the buyer, and shall […]
358-S:4 List of Membership Plans. – I. Each martial arts school operating in this state shall prepare a comprehensive list of the courses offered by the martial arts school and the respective price of each course. The list shall be shown to each prospective purchaser of a membership plan. II. A martial arts school […]
358-S:5 Length of Membership Contract; Automatic Renewal; Required Membership Options. – I. No term contract for martial arts school services shall be for a term of more than 3 years. The buyer has the option of purchasing a shorter term contract in accordance with the other courses offered by the martial arts school. The […]
358-S:6 Buyer’s Rights. – I. Every seller of a martial arts instruction term or monthly contract shall: (a) Refund to the buyer the pro rata cost of any unused services, within 15 days after request therefor, if: (1) The buyer is unable to receive benefits from the seller’s services by reason of death, disability, […]
358-S:7 Rulemaking. – The attorney general shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to: I. The information required on the registration statement required under RSA 358-S:2, I. II. The financial documentation necessary to assure financial responsibility to make refunds under RSA 358-S:2. III. Documentation evidencing qualification for exemption under RSA 358-S:2. IV. Procedures […]
358-S:8 Prohibited Activities. – I. A martial arts school shall be prohibited from offering specials or discounts unless such specials or discounts are made in writing and are made available to all prospective members who have not previously been members of the school; provided, however, that specials or discounts offered to groups need not […]
358-S:9 Remedies. – I. Any violation of the provisions of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A:2. Any right, remedy, or power set forth in RSA 358-A, including those set forth in RSA 358-A:4, II, may be used to enforce the provisions of this chapter. […]
