Delaware Administrative Code
Title 6 - Attorney General's Office
Fraud and Consumer Protection Division
100 - Consumer Protection Unit
105 - Health Spa Act Regulation
Section 105-6.0 - Initiation Fees Limited

6.1 It is unlawful for a Health Spa to charge an initiation fee for any contract of less than 12 months' duration. Any Health Spas found to be doing so are subject to be fined at the Director's discretion.

6.2 An initiation fee is distinct from optional fees offered in exchange for merchandise that are neither required nor necessary to fully utilize all services offered in the health spa contract.

6.3 Initiation fees include one-time facility fees, club entrance fees, and one-time fees marketed as refundable pending successful completion of the contract.