March 16, 2005, Introduced by Senators JACOBS, BERNERO, BARCIA, HAMMERSTROM, BIRKHOLZ and GOSCHKA and referred to the Committee on Health Policy.
A bill to regulate certain health clubs with respect to
potential medical emergencies; and to provide for civil sanctions.
THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF MICHIGAN ENACT:
Sec. 1. As used in this act:
(a) "Department" means the department of community health.
(b) "Person" means an individual, partnership, corporation,
association, governmental entity, or other legal entity.
(c) "Health club" means an establishment that provides, as its
primary purpose, services or facilities that are purported to
assist patrons in physical exercise, in weight control, or in
figure development, including, but not limited to, a fitness
center, studio, salon, or club. A health club does not include a
hotel or motel that provides physical fitness equipment or
activities, an organization solely offering training or facilities
for an individual sport, or a weight reduction center.
Sec. 2. Beginning 1 year after the effective date of this act,
the owner or operator of a health club shall do all of the
following:
(a) At all times during which the health club is open and its
facilities and services are available for use, have at least 1
employee present on the premises of the health club who has
satisfactorily completed a course or courses in basic first aid and
basic cardiopulmonary resuscitation taught by the American red
cross, the American heart association, or an equivalent
organization approved by the department.
(b) At all times during which the health club is open and its
facilities and services are available for use, have available on
the premises of the health club an automated external
defibrillator.
(c) Develop and implement an emergency plan to address
emergency services, when needed, during operational hours at the
health club.
Sec. 3. A person who violates this act is responsible for a
state civil infraction and shall be ordered to pay a civil fine as
follows:
(a) Not more than $250.00 for a first offense.
(b) Not more than $500.00 for a second offense.
(c) Not more than $1,000.00 for a third or subsequent offense.