# Commercial Law (GCL)

## Title 14. Miscellaneous Consumer Protection Provisions

### Subtitle 12B. Health Club Services

#### Section 14-12B-08

(a) In addition to any remedies otherwise available, if the Division determines that a person is selling health club services agreements in violation of Sec. 14-12B-02(e) of this subtitle, the Division may issue a cease and desist order without conducting a hearing under Sec. 13-403 of this article. A cease and desist order shall grant the respondent an opportunity to request a hearing under Sec. 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 Sec. 14-12B-07 of this subtitle, is an unfair or deceptive trade practice under Title 13 of this article.

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Md. Code Ann., Com. Law (as displayed at mgaleg.maryland.gov, October 16, 2026)