(a) Any buyer of a health club contract which is in material violation of this chapter has a right to cancel the contract and a right of action against the health club for recovery of triple the amount actually paid to the health club under the contract. In addition to any judgment awarded to the buyer, the court may allow reasonable attorney's fees.
(b) A violation of any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed an unfair or deceptive trade practice under subsection (a) of section 42-110b.
(P.A. 76-262, S. 7; P.A. 84-531, S. 6.)
History: Sec. 19-341g transferred to Sec. 21a-222 in 1983; P.A. 84-531 added Subsec. (b) which provides that violation of any provision of chapter is an unfair or deceptive trade practice.
Cited. 231 C. 707.
Structure Connecticut General Statutes
Title 21a - Consumer Protection
Section 21a-216. (Formerly Sec. 19-341a). - Definitions.
Section 21a-219. (Formerly Sec. 19-341d). - Term of contract. Renewal.
Section 21a-221. (Formerly Sec. 19-341f). - Listing of equipment and services.
Section 21a-222. (Formerly Sec. 19-341g). - Right of action. Remedies.
Section 21a-224. (Formerly Sec. 19-341i). - Regulations.
Section 21a-225. (Formerly Sec. 19-341j). - Construction of chapter.
Section 21a-226. - Connecticut Health Club Guaranty Fund.
Section 21a-227. - Health club closings. Electronic monitoring of sales presentations.