Ch. 259                                     1993 LAWS OF MARYLAND

(4) IN ADDITION TO ANY OTHER FINES, PENALTIES, OR COSTS THAT
MAY BE IMPOSED BY THE BOARD, THE BOARD SHALL ASSESS COSTS OF $25 AGAINST
ANY LICENSEE OR PARTY WHO IT HAS ADJUDICATED TO BE RESPONSIBLE FOR A
VIOLATION OF ANY LAW, STATUTE, RULE, OR REGULATION CONCERNING
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.                             

SECTION 2. AND BE IT FURTHER ENACTED, That this Act shall take effect
October 1, 1993.                           

Approved May 11, 1993.

CHAPTER 259
(Senate Bill 700)

AN ACT concerning

Health Clubs - Closing or Bankruptcy - Notice of Claims Procedure

FOR the purpose of providing that, on the closing of a health club facility or bankruptcy
by a seller of health club services agreements, the Consumer Protection Division
shall notify certain buyers of health club services about the procedure for filing a
claim unless the seller establishes that the seller has provided sufficient notice;
authorizing the Division to obtain reimbursement for certain expenses incurred in
notifying buyers and distributing claims; providing for the application of this Act;
and generally relating to claims procedure following the closing of a health club
facility or bankruptcy by a seller of health club services agreements.                     

BY repealing and reenacting, without amendments,
Article - Commercial Law
Section 14-12B-01(a) and (d)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1990 Replacement Volume and 1992 Supplement)

BY repealing and reenacting, with amendments,
Article - Commercial Law
Section 14-12B-02(f)
Annotated Code of Maryland
(1990 Replacement Volume and 1992 Supplement)

SECTION 1. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF
MARYLAND, That the Laws of Maryland read as follows:

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