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