(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 respondent an opportunity to request a hearing under § 13-403 of this article, and the hearing shall be held no later than 7 days after the request. If no request is made, any order entered under this section shall be final 30 days after entry.
(b) Each sale of a health club services agreement that violates any provision of this subtitle, or a violation of § 14-12B-07 of this subtitle, is an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 13 of this article.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 14 - Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions
Subtitle 12B - Health Club Services
Section 14-12B-01 - Definitions
Section 14-12B-02 - Registration Requirements; Surety of Seller of Health Club Services Agreement
Section 14-12B-03 - Health Club Administration Fund
Section 14-12B-04 - Disability of Buyer; Closed Health Club Facility
Section 14-12B-05 - Cancellation Right Where Facility Fails to Open for Business by Date Specified
Section 14-12B-07 - Information Required by Seller Upon Permanent Closing of Facility or Bankruptcy
Section 14-12B-08 - Cease and Desist Orders; Violations Deemed Unfair or Deceptive Trade Practices