What are the calling hours in Alabama?

Telemarketing calls in Alabama are permitted between 08:00:00 and 21:00:00 local time.

Does Alabama have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. Alabama has enacted its own telemarketing law (Ala. Code § 8-19C-1 et seq.) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in Alabama?

Yes. Telemarketers must register in Alabama.

What is the penalty per violation in Alabama?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in Alabama is $2,000 per violation, and $10,000 per willful violation.

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Alabama Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2002

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$2,000

Registration

Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

⚠ Penalty Exposure — Alabama

Per Violation

$2,000

Willful

$10,000

AG Max/Violation

$10,000

10,000 Calls

$20,000,000

= exposure

Overview

Alabama's Telemarketing Act (Ala. Code § 8-19C) requires registration and bonding for telemarketers but lacks a private right of action — enforcement is exclusively through the AG. The state maintains a Do Not Call list and requires a $50,000 surety bond. Penalties run up to $10,000 per willful violation, but without private lawsuits, litigation risk is lower than states like Florida or California.

Consent Requirements by Channel

Channel	Consent Required	One-to-One
Voice Call	Prior Express	—
SMS	Written Consent Required	Required
MMS	Written Consent Required	Required
Prerecorded	Written Consent Required	Required
AI Voice	Written Consent Required	Required
Ringless VM	Written Consent Required	Required
Fax	Prior Express	—

Full consent requirements →

Recent Enforcement Actions

FTC v. Avid Telecom (AL portion)

Jul 2024 · telecom

Multistate robocall enforcement.

Southern Auto Finance Group

$275,000

Mar 2024 · automotive

AL AG settled with auto finance company for robocalls without consent.

Gulf Coast Insurance Marketing

$185,000

Nov 2023 · insurance

Insurance marketer fined for prerecorded messages to AL DNC registrants.

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Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

StatuteAla. Code § 8-19C-1 et seq.

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

Registration$req.

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionNo

Class ActionsNot specified

By Channel

Cold Calling→SMS→AI Voice→Prerecorded→Ringless VM→

By Industry

REI Wholesaling→Solar Sales→Insurance→Debt Collection→Home Services→

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This is a compliance reference tool, not legal advice. Data compiled from public statutes, LegiScan, CourtListener, state AG offices, and AI-assisted analysis. Verify all information with qualified counsel before relying on it. Full terms & data sources →