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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

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Alabama AI Voice Compliance

AI-generated voice agent compliance rules in Alabama

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Mini-TCPA State — Ala. Code § 8-19C-1 et seq.

Alabama has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for AI Voice operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

One-to-One Consent Required

Shared consent from lead generators is NOT valid. Consent must specifically name your company.

Checkbox ConsentValid
Statute47 U.S.C. § 227; FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule

AI voice calling in Alabama follows federal rules. The FTC has clarified that AI-generated voices constitute artificial or prerecorded voice under TCPA, requiring prior express written consent for marketing calls to cell phones. AI voice agents must identify themselves as non-human at call start under FTC impersonation rules.

Full consent requirements for all channels →

Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
RegistrationRequired
Penalty / Violation$2,000
Willful Violation$10,000
Private Right of ActionNo

AI Voice Compliance Checklist

01Disclose AI nature at start of call — many states require this
02Obtain prior express consent before using AI voice
03Honor opt-out during the call immediately
04Check if state's ATDS definition covers AI voice dialers
05Apply same calling-hours rules as live agents
06Scrub DNC lists before each campaign
07Maintain call records and consent documentation
08Register as telemarketer if state requires
09Ensure AI cannot misrepresent itself as human
10Check for state-specific AI disclosure mandates
This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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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 →