Mississippi § 75-83-9 - Misrepresentations; private right of action; punitive damages; attorney’s fees.
Full text of Mississippi Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-83-9 — Misrepresentations; private right of action; punitive damages; attorney’s fees., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-83-9. Misrepresentations; private right of action; punitive damages; attorney’s fees.
Health spas shall be prohibited from making any material misrepresentations to current members, prospective members or purchasers of membership contract regarding: Qualifications of staff; Availability, quality, or extent of facilities or services; Results obtained through exercising, dieting or weight control programs; Rights of membership; or Period of time a discount or special offer will be available. Any person who suffers any ascertainable loss of money or property as a result of fraud, dishonesty or a violation of the provisions of this chapter may bring an action in chancery court to recover actual and/or punitive damages. If the court finds that such a violation was committed, the court may award actual and/or punitive damages. In the event the damages are awarded under this section, the court shall award to the person bringing such action reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. Upon a finding by the court that an action under this section is groundless and brought in bad faith or for purposes of harassment, the court may award to the defendant reasonable attorney’s fees and costs.
Source: official Mississippi text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Mississippi § 75-83-9
What does Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-83-9 cover?
Section 75-83-9 ("Misrepresentations; private right of action; punitive damages; attorney’s fees.") is part of the Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated, the codified statutory law of Mississippi. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Mississippi § 75-83-9?
A common citation format is "Mississippi Code of 1972 Annotated § 75-83-9" (Mississippi). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Mississippi law?
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How does Mississippi § 75-83-9 apply to my situation?
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