1. (a) A seller or certificate holder may not:

   1. (1) offer a special offer or discount to fewer than all prospective members of the health spa, except that a seller or certificate holder may offer a special group price or discount; or

   2. (2) make a material misrepresentation to a member, prospective member, or purchaser regarding:

      1. (A) the qualifications of the health spa staff;
      2. (B) the availability, quality, or extent of the facilities or services of the health spa;
      3. (C) the results obtained through exercise, diet, weight control, or physical fitness conditioning programs;
      4. (D) membership rights; or
      5. (E) the period during which a special offer or discount will be available.

2. (b) A certificate holder may not:

   1. (1) fail or refuse to:

      1. (A) file or amend an application for registration as required by Subchapter C;
      2. (B) file or post, or maintain, the security required by Subchapter D; or
      3. (C) deposit prepayments in an escrow account as required by Subchapter H;
   2. (2) advertise that the certificate holder is bonded by the state; or
   3. (3) sell a membership plan that is not included in the list required by Section 702.302(a).

Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 388, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.