Title 8 — Title 8
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Ala. Code § 8-23-1 Legislative Findings and Declaration
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The Legislature finds and declares that there exist in connection with a substantial number of contracts for health studio services certain practices and business and financing methods which have worked undue financial hardship upon some of the citizens of our state, and that exi…
Ala. Code § 8-23-10 Supervision and Enforcement of Chapter
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Supervision and enforcement of the provisions of this chapter shall rest with the Attorney General and district attorneys of the several judicial circuits where such health studios are situated, respectively. History: (Acts 1984, No. 84-297, p. 661, §10.)
Ala. Code § 8-23-11 Penalty
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Violation of this chapter shall constitute a Class C felony. History: (Acts 1984, No. 84-297, p. 661, §11.)
Ala. Code § 8-23-12 Chapter Not Exclusive
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Provisions of this chapter are not exclusive and do not relieve the parties or contracts subject thereto from compliance with all other applicable laws. History: (Acts 1984, No. 84-297, p. 661, §12.)
Ala. Code § 8-23-13 Noncompliance with Chapter Constitutes Unfair Trade Practice
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Failure to comply with the provisions of this chapter is an unfair or deceptive trade practice. History: (Acts 1984, No. 84-297, p. 661, §13.)
Ala. Code § 8-23-2 Definitions
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For purposes of this section, the following terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context requires otherwise: (1) HEALTH STUDIO. Includes any person, firm, corporation, organization, club, or association engaged in the sale of instruction, training, or assistance in…
Ala. Code § 8-23-3 Registration of Health Studio Sales Persons; Resident Agent; Security
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Bond. (a) Each person who sells health studio services in this state shall register with the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division on forms the division provides. The person shall furnish the full name and address of each business location where health studio services a…
Ala. Code § 8-23-4 Health Studio Services Contracts - Composition
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Every contract for the sale of health studio services shall contain the following: (1) Provisions for the penalty-free cancellation of the contract within three days, exclusive of holidays and weekends, of its making, upon the mailing or delivery of written notice to the health s…
Ala. Code § 8-23-5 Health Studio Services Contracts - Written Contract Required; Rights of
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Buyer. Upon entering into a contract for health studio services, the buyer shall be provided with a written contract, which shall include the name, address, and primary place of business of the health studio. Prior to entering into any such contract, the health studio shall also …
Ala. Code § 8-23-6 Applicability of Chapter
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The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to any contracts for health studio services entered into before August 13, 1984, or to the subsequent renewals of said contracts. History: (Acts 1984, No. 84-297, p. 661, §6.)
Ala. Code § 8-23-7 Assignment of Contract; Notice
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No right of action or defense arising out of a contract for health studio services which the buyer has against the seller, and which would be cut off by assignment, shall be cut off by assignment of the contract to any third party whether or not he acquires the contract in good f…
Ala. Code § 8-23-8 Restriction of Right of Action of Buyer Prohibited
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No contract for health studio services shall require or entail the execution of any note or series of notes by the buyer which when separately negotiated will cut off as to the parties any right of action or defense which the buyer may have against the seller. History: (Acts 1984…
Ala. Code § 8-23-9 Effect of Noncompliance with Chapter
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Any contract for health studio services which does not comply with the applicable provisions of this chapter shall be void and unenforceable as contrary to public policy. History: (Acts 1984, No. 84-297, p. 661, §9.)