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Health
Club Online Registration
Welcome
to the Maryland Health Club Online Registration system, where
you can:
*NOTE:
If you have previously entered information for your registration,
but cannot access your information please telephone us at 410-576-6350.
We will be happy to assist you. DO NOT re-enter information
as a first time user.
Health
Club Online Registration FAQ
1. Who must register?
2. What are three types of business registration?
3. How do I start an on-line registration?
4. What
information do I need before I begin? (New Businesses
Only)
5. What
information do I need before I begin? (Renewing a registration)
6. What if I wish to conduct pre-sales before opening my facility?
7. What is the Cost for registration?
8. What type of payment is accepted?
9. What if I need help?
10. May I save my information if I do not complete it?
1. Who must register
All health club service providers, including health clubs, personal
trainers, weight loss centers/programs/counselors, self defense
schools/instructors, exercise/fitness programs.
2.
What are the three types of business registration
Bonded
($1,200.00 fee)
Bond-exempt (($300.00 fee)
Pay-per-day ($75.00 fee)
3.
How do I start an on-line registration?
Start
on-line registration by
clicking here.
4.
What information do I need before I begin? (New Businesses
Only)
a. Evidence of business status (i.e., Articles of Incorporation,
Certificate of Limited Partnership, Articles of Organization
or Partnership Agreement.)
b. If purchase of existing facility - Copy of sales agreement
or notarized letter signed by both the previous owner and the current
owner stating the specific terms of the sale.
c. Copies
of each type of proposed contract to be used to sell services.
The contracts must contain a itemized description of
fees and charges and a Notice of Consumer Rights ( see samples.)
If the member will not sign a separate contract, please attach
a fee schedule/pricing list and a sample credit card, debit
card, or electronic funds transfer authorization if the business
will accept payment by that method.
d. A price sheet which contains prices for services offered, including the
price for special packages.
e. Information regarding owners, officers and shareholders, including
update information.
f. Information regarding facility location, including any new
locations.
g. If you are a bonded club, please review the adequacy of your
security and supporting documents (SOL and CPA Report.)
5.
What information do I need before I begin? (Renewing a registration
only)
a. Information regarding owners, officers and shareholders, including
update information.
b. Information regarding facility location, including any new
locations.
c. If you are a bonded club, please review the adequacy of your
security and supporting documents (SOL and CPA Report.)
6. What if I wish to conduct pre-sales* before opening my facility?
For pre-opening
activity, a business must post a $50,000 bond before making any
sales. This bond must be increased accordingly
as sales exceed $50,000. The bond must always equal or exceed the
amount of money collected from consumers regardless of the amount.
Unlike a bond for an existing facility, there is no maximum. A
monthly affidavit, a quarterly CPA report and a quarterly Schedule
of Outstanding Liabilities must be filed with the Division until
the club opens. Also, for pre-opening sales the “Notice of
Consumer Rights” must specifically include the following
additional information:
a. the expected opening date;
b. a description of the specific services and facilities that will
be available upon opening;
c. a statement advising consumers that they may receive a full
refund;
d. a statement advising consumers that they may cancel the contract
if the facility is not open on the date in the agreement;
e. a statement advising consumers that they may cancel the contract
and receive a full refund of all monies paid, within 3 days after
opening, or after being advised of opening (whichever comes later),
if the services and facilities are not substantially as described
in the agreement.
*Note
all businesses that conduct pre-sales must register as a bonded
business (fee $1,200.00.)
7. What is the Cost for registration?
$1,200.00 for bonded businesses
$300.00 for bond-exempt businesses
$75.00 for pay-per-day businesses
8. What type of payment is accepted?
If
you use our on-line registration you may pay with Mastercard
or Visa ONLY.
We do not take any other type of credit card. You may
also pay separately from your registration application by mailing
a check or money order payable to “Office of Attorney General.” Please
do not send cash.
9. What if I need help?
If you need help while working on your registration on line or
you have other questions about your health club registration, please
telephone us at 410-576-6350.
10. May I save my information if I do not complete it?
We
are sorry that this feature is currently unavailable. Your
data will not be saved. We suggest you print your materials
before exiting the program. If however you misplace this
information please contact us at
410-576-6350.
Please
do not
start a duplicate file.
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