(a)  It is unlawful for a seller, his or her agents, employees, or other representatives to misrepresent directly or indirectly in its advertising, promotional materials, or in any other manner:

(1)  The size, location(s), facilities, or equipment of the health club;

(2)  The nature, extent, and availability of the services, courses, programs, guidance, instruction, counseling, assistance, devices, or methods available at the health club;

(3)  The price structure, price discounts, sales, or offers of the health club.

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Terms Used In Rhode Island General Laws 5-50-8

  • Health club: means any corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, or other business enterprise offering facilities for the preservation, maintenance, encouragement, or development of physical fitness or well-being in return for the payment of a fee entitling the payer to the use of the facilities. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-50-1
  • Seller: means any person, firm, corporation, partnership, unincorporated association, franchise, franchisor, or other business enterprise that operates a health club or offers or enters into contracts for health club services. See Rhode Island General Laws 5-50-1

(b)  Every health club must clearly post, within twenty-feet (20?) of the main entrance, a schedule of rates that advises buyers and potential buyers of the charges for the use of the health club facilities. The rates will include all renewal and new membership dues and fees.

History of Section.
P.L. 1996, ch. 154, § 1; P.L. 2000, ch. 514, § 1.