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Pennsylvania telemarketing law

PA Telemarketer Registration Act + DNC list.

Pennsylvania requires telemarketers to register and maintains its own DNC list.

Key requirements

PA Telemarketer Registration Act

Annual registration with PA Attorney General. Fees vary by company size. Several categories of exempt callers (charities, established business relationships, etc.).

PA DNC

Maintained by the PA AG. Subscribe to access.

Calling hours

8am-9pm Eastern. Federal default.

Recording

Two-party consent — PA Wiretap Act, 18 Pa.C.S. § 5703 et seq. Strict criminal penalties.

Statutory damages

$1,000 per violation under the Telemarketer Registration Act, plus the broad Unfair Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Law.

Operator checklist

  • [ ] PA telemarketer registration (or confirmed exemption)
  • [ ] PA DNC subscribed + loaded
  • [ ] Two-party recording: beep + disclosure
  • [ ] Truthful caller ID + script

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