South Carolina Health Studio

The South Carolina Health Studio is a $50,000.00 bond. This bond is available in 1 year term.

Health Studios are required to register with the department annually and a letter of credit or certificate of deposit. Health studios will also need to post a surety bond. The purpose of this security is to reimburse members if the studio fails to meet its contractual obligations to its members. The law authorizes the department to collect registration fees; penalty fees are imposed on studios that do not register or post security.

Ashton Agency has a 99% approval rate and offers the $10,000; $20,000; $30,000; $40,000; & $50,000 South Carolina physical fitness services bond at some of the most competitive rates. Let us save you money!

Who needs a physical fitness services bond?

In the State of South Carolina, health clubs are required to obtain a surety bond to be in compliance with Section 44-79-80 of the Code of Laws of South Carolina. The South Carolina Physical Fitness Services Act requires that all businesses offering physical fitness services in the State file with the S.C. Department of Consumer Affairs for a physical fitness Certificate of Authority. 

What is the physical fitness services bond?

The physical fitness services bond protects the party requesting the surety bond, the Obligee, against any financial losses as a result of poor financial choices, damages, unethical decisions, or a failure to adhere to state and local laws on the part of you, the Principal. By obtaining your bond, you are telling the Obligee that you can be trusted and that you stand by your business decisions.

"Physical fitness services" means facilities or services for the development of physical fitness through exercise or weight control. The term includes the facilities and services of health or exercise centers, clubs, studios, or classes; health spas; weight control centers, clinics, or studios; figure salons; tanning centers; and athletic or sport clubs. It does not include rehabilitative therapy administered by a licensed physical therapist. 

The South Carolina physical fitness services bonds are also known as: South Carolina health club bond, South Carolina health studio bond, fitness bond, fitness club bond, and health club bond.

What else do I need besides the bond?

Health club owners will submit the original signed bond form to the South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs at the following address:

South Carolina Department of Consumer Affairs

PO Box 5757

Columbia, SC 29250

They may be reached by phone at (803) 734-4200.

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Only Ashton Agency can provide you with:

• The lowest price for your physical fitness services bond.

• Quickest turnaround time.

• The ability to meet or beat any competitor's pricing.

Many companies offer the physical fitness services bond, but by contacting the Ashton Agency, you can be sure you'll be getting the best price available, not to mention our stellar customer service and insider knowledge of the industry. We've been helping people get bonded for more than 45 years. Let us put that experience to work for you today!

Call us now at (800) 451-4854 for a free quote and we will contact you within 24 hours. We can assist you over the phone to ensure you receive your bond quickly and easily!

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