Louisiana § RS 51:1578 - Prohibited clauses in contracts
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1578 — Prohibited clauses in contracts, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 51:1578. Prohibited clauses in contracts
No contract for physical fitness services may:
(1) Have a duration of longer than thirty-six months or be measured by the life of the buyer or the life of the center.
(2) Waive the required provisions of this Chapter.
(3) Provide that a right of action or defense of the member shall be terminated by assignment of the contract to a third person.
Added by Acts 1982, No. 808, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Louisiana § RS 51:1578
What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:1578 cover?
Section RS 51:1578 ("Prohibited clauses in contracts") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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