Calls may not be made between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM. Fewer restrictions apply if the caller has an "established relationship" with the recipient (or other exemption.) "This article does not apply to any automatic dialing-announcing device that is not used to randomly or sequentially dial telephone numbers but that is used solely to transmit a message to an established business associate, customer, or other person having an established relationship with the person using the automatic dialing-announcing device to transmit the message, or to any call generated at the request of the recipient."

State law requires that a live operator obtain consent before playing the recorded message (unless an "established relationship" or other exemption exists.)

Vendors must register with the local phone company before making calls (when calls are made to those with whom you do not have an "established relationship" or other exemption.)

All calls supporting or opposing a candidate or ballot proposal must state either "paid for by" or "paid for on behalf of" the candidate or ballot proposal.

A poll with less than 1000 completed calls averaging less than 2 minutes in duration is presumed to be a political poll and does not require the disclaimer.

No call can imply that it represents someone without that person's written approval to make that representation.

Calls may not claim to represent persons or organizations that do not actually exist.

Calls that are not independent expenditures which advocate for or against a candidate or ballot proposal require prior written authorization from the candidate or ballot proposal sponsor.

Vendors must register with the state. This is done on a per candidate/campaign basis using an extra PDF form supplied by the state and faxed back to them.

State law requires the the name of the person for whom the message is being made, the purpose of the message, and the contact information of the caller at the outset of the call.

The state administrative code prohibits making unsolicited calls before 9:00 a.m. or after 9:00 p.m. in the called party's local time.

Political, charitable, and public opinion polling calls are exempt from the state's autodialer laws.

The telemarketing regulations only cover commercial solicitation.

State law prohibits robocalls unless the recipient has voluntarily agreed to receive automated calls or a live operator comes on first to obtain consent before the message is played. Exceptions exist for school districts and a few other limited situations.

Non-commercial calls are exempt from the state's autodialer law.

Only calls made for the purpose of soliciting a sale of any property or services to the person called, or for the purpose of soliciting an extension of credit for property or services to the person called, or for the purpose of obtaining information that will or may be used for the direct solicitation of a sale of property or services to the person called or an extension of credit for such purposes are regulated.

Automated calls made "for conducting polls, for soliciting information, or for advertising goods, services, or property" must identify the name and telephone number of the caller within the first 25 seconds of the message and at the end of the call, provide a phone number that is actually staffed during business hours, and be made only between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM.

Vendors must obtain a permit and bond if several conditions are not met (but we can work with you to help meet these requirements.)

The definition of telephone solicitor only includes commercial calls.

State law requires that calls related to candidates or ballot questions must identify the source of the call and state whether it was authorized by the candidate or committee.

Automated polls involving fewer than 1500 completed calls averaging no more than 2 minutes in duration are presumed scientific polls and are excempt from the disclosure requirements.

Automated calls may not imply that the caller represents a candidate or organization unless the caller obtains a written approval and files a copy with the Secretary of State before the calls are made.

Other state restrictions (including time of day regulations and registration requirements) do not apply to calls made persuant to political campaigns.

Automated calls that name a candidate within 21 days before a primary election or 35 days before a general election must clearly state the name of the person who made or financed the call, except for automated calls paid for by a candidate that use the candidate's own voice and support that candidate. Calls made for polling purposes are not required to include a disclaimer.

Push polls are heavily regulated. A call that uses a list to select the recipients based on certain characteristics, fails to make demographic inquiries allowing tabulation of results, does not collect or tabulate survey results, prefaces a question about a candidate on an untrue statement, or is primarily for the purpose of changing the voting position of the recipient is a push poll. Push polls must include a disclaimer that "This is a paid political advertisement by ___" and "This call is conducted by____" if conducted by a different organization. Unless already registered under campaign finance laws, the caller must disclose a valid telephone number and address. If made on behalf of a candidate, that candidate's name and office sought must be disclosed. If not made on behalf of a candidate, the call must state that the candidate has not approved the call.

Vendors must register if making a push poll call.

Automated calls used for polling may not be made to cellular phones or unlisted numbers. Automated polling calls may only be made between 9 AM and 5 PM on weekdays and only one call is allowed per day. These calls must identify the name, address, and phone number of the caller within the first minute.

Local phone companies are required to maintain a special Do Not Call Registry for automated calls.

Numbers on the special Do Not Call Registry may not be called.

A caller must secure prior permission or have a live operator come on first to obtain permission.

When a a live operator comes on first, the operator must state the name of the caller and purpose of the message.

Automated calls may only be placed with prior permission or if a live operator comes on first and states the nature of the call, the name, address, and phone number of the caller, and then obtains permission to play the recorded message.

Calls cannot be made between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM Central time.

Those making calls must apply to the local telephone company and provide certain disclosures before making a call.

The state telemarketing restrictions only apply to calls inducing the purchase or lease of merchandise.

State law covers automated calls used to sell goods or services, solicit information, gather data through polling, or promote political campaigns.

Automated calls may only be made "if the permission of the called party is obtained by a live operator before the recorded message is delivered."

Non-commercial calls may not be made between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM, must disclose at the beginning of the message the identity of the caller, and provide the phone number of the caller.

The person contracting for the calls must file a copy of the message within 24 hours after the calls are made.

Persuasive or "push" polls, which are polls that are not conducted for a scientific purpose and contain negative information about a candidate, must disclose the name and telephone number of the sponsor.

Nonprofit organizations, candidates, and political committees are exempt from other state regulations.

Automated calls made on behalf of political campaigns (rather than by the campaign using its own equipment) may not be made to numbers on the national Do Not Call Registry.

The definition of solicitation in other regulations includes the sale of goods and polling calls.

A live caller must obtain the recipient's consent before the recorded message is played.

If the call is made by a campaign committee or political campaign and advocates the election or defeat of a candidate or ballot question, the call must state the full name of the caller and the caller must maintain copy of the message script.

Other regulations only cover solicitation of goods or services.

Calls must state the nature of the call and identity of the caller at the begining of the message and the name and phone number at the end of the message. Callers may not block the number from displaying on the recipient's caller ID.

Only charitable organizations, political parties, candidates, government officials, and opinion polls may use automated calls.

The call must include a disclaimer clearly identifying the caller's name, contact information, and the nature of the call.

A live operator must obtain consent before the recorded message is played.

Calls may not be made to numbers on the Do Not Call Registry.

Calls may not be made between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

The definition of telemarketing is limited to calls selling goods or services.

Public utilities are required to ensure that automated callers disclose the name, address, and call-back telephone number of the caller, the nature of the call, and that it is an automated call at the begining of the call. Calls may not be made Sunday before 1:30 PM or between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM other days.

State law only regulates "sellers."

Automated calls may only be made in response to an express request of the recipient or in response to an existing business relationship. Calls may not be made between 7:00 PM and 8:00 AM.

State law limits regulations to solicitors and defines solicitation as selling goods or services or soliciting charitable contributions. Solicitors may not call between 9:00 PM and 9:00 AM and may not call unlisted numbers.

Automated polls require prior consent in writing from the caller or a live operator first obtaining permission. Polls may not be made between 9:00 PM and 8:00 AM. Polls must disclose the name of the caller and a phone number that is answered during business hours within the first 25 seconds of the call.

Other regulations are limited to soliciting the sale of goods or services.

State law only regulates calls that solicit the sale of goods or services.

Does not specify if campaign address is required but makes mention of penalties for false names and addresses.

State law only regulates calls that solicit the sale of goods or services.

State law makes it a crime to use automated calls to sell goods or services, solicit information, gather data through polling, or promote political campaigns.