a. A health club services contract shall not require the execution of any note or series of notes by the buyer which, if separately negotiated, will cut off as to third parties any right of action or defense which the buyer has against the health club.

b. A right of action or defense arising out of a health club services contract which the buyer has against the health club shall not be cut off by assignment of the contract whether or not the assignee acquires the contract in good faith and for value.

L. 1987, c. 238, s. 5.