§ 5-50-8 - Truth in advertising – Posting of rates. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-50-8

   § 5-50-8  Truth in advertising –Posting of rates. – (a) It is unlawful for a seller, his or her agents, employees, or otherrepresentatives to misrepresent directly or indirectly in its advertising,promotional materials, or in any other manner:

   (1) The size, location(s), facilities or equipment of thehealth club;

   (2) The nature, extent, and availability of the services,courses, programs, guidance, instruction, counseling, assistance, devices ormethods available at the health club;

   (3) The price structure, price discounts, sales or offers ofthe health club.

   (b) Every health club must clearly post, within twenty (20)feet of the main entrance, a schedule of rates which advises buyers andpotential buyers of the charges for the use of the health club facilities. Therates will include all renewal and new membership dues and fees.