Whenever a refund is due a buyer, any initiation fee charged by a health club shall be prorated over the life of the contract or 12 months, whichever is greater.
1985, c. 585; 1990, cc. 392, 433; 2014, c. 459.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 59.1 - Trade and Commerce
Chapter 24 - Virginia Health Club Act
§ 59.1-295. Statement of purpose
§ 59.1-296.1. Registration; fees
§ 59.1-296.2. Contracts sold on prepayment basis
§ 59.1-296.2:1. Prepayment contracts; prohibited practices; relocation; refund
§ 59.1-296.2:2. Automated external defibrillator required
§ 59.1-297. Right of cancellation
§ 59.1-297.1. Payment and calculation of refunds
§ 59.1-297.2. Automatic termination of a health club contract
§ 59.1-299. Duration of contract
§ 59.1-300. Provisions of this chapter not exclusive
§ 59.1-301. Noncomplying contract voidable
§ 59.1-302. Fraud rendering contract void
§ 59.1-303. Waiver of provisions void and unenforceable
§ 59.1-304. Notice of preservation of buyers' rights
§ 59.1-306. Bond or letter of credit required; exception
§ 59.1-307. Bond or letter of credit; persons protected
§ 59.1-308. Change in ownership of health club
§ 59.1-308.1. Production of records