Iowa Code § 552.14: Prohibited activities.

1. It is unlawful for a physical exercise club to make any misrepresentation to current members, prospective buyers, or buyers of physical exercise club contracts regarding:

a. Qualifications of staff.

b. Availability, quality, or extent of facilities or services.

c. Results obtained through exercise, dieting, or weight control programs.

d. Membership rights.

e. The period that a special offer or discount will be available.

2. It is unlawful for a physical exercise club to fail or refuse to establish the escrow account required by section 552.16.

3. It is unlawful for a physical exercise club to advertise, state, or represent that it is approved by the state or that it has complied with this chapter.