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MO HB293

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/24/2011

Primary Sponsor

Michael Corcoran

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals and re-enacts sections 407.325 and 407.334 relating to health spa merchandising practices and contracts.

  • Removes the exemption for bona fide nonprofit organizations (such as YMCA and YWCA) from the definition of "health spa" under state law.

  • Limits health spa contracts using electronic funds transfer to a maximum duration of 12 months, down from the general 36-month maximum allowed for other health spa contracts.

  • Requires all health spa contracts to be signed by the buyer with the execution date designated, and a copy must be delivered to the buyer at the time of signing.

  • Specifies that any health spa contract not complying with applicable provisions of section 407.330 is voidable at the buyer's option, and any waiver of these protections is void and unenforceable.

Legislative Description

Removes the provision which specifies that "health spa" does not include certain bona fide nonprofit organizations and prohibits certain health spa contracts from being for more than 12 months

Last Action

Referred: Professional Registration and Licensing (H)

3/3/2011

Committee Referrals

Professional Registration And Licensing3/3/2011

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