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Alabama

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 Enforcement Case Law Legislation

REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Alabama

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Alabama

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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

Alabama imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.REI Wholesaling companies operating here face $2,000 per-violation penalties.

Alabama REI Wholesaling Overview

Alabama is a moderate-risk state for REI cold calling. No private right of action means consumer lawsuits are not a threat — but the AG can still enforce with penalties up to $10,000 per violation. The practical approach: register, bond, scrub DNC lists, and manual dial. Automated outreach requires federal TCPA-compliant written consent. The lower litigation risk compared to Florida or California does not mean compliance is optional — AG enforcement actions do happen.

Penalty/Violation

$2,000

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Alabama AG as a telemarketing company and post $50,000 surety bond BEFORE making outbound calls,Scrub against Alabama No-Call List AND federal NDNC before every campaign,Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the safest cold calling method — no state-specific ATDS restrictions beyond federal,Obtain prior express written consent before any automated dialing or texting under federal TCPA,Comply with FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025) — purchased lead lists with bundled consent are unusable for automated outreach,Calling hours: 8 AM to 9 PM local time,Maintain records of DNC scrubs and consent documentation,EBR exemption covers past sellers with transactions within 18 months — manual calls only

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations for REI wholesalers in Alabama: (1) Failing to register with the AG before making outbound calls; (2) Not posting the required $50,000 surety bond; (3) Calling numbers on the Alabama No-Call List; (4) Using auto-dialers or text blasts without written consent; (5) Not scrubbing against both state and federal DNC lists.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for past sellers within 18 months (manual calls). B2B exemption may apply when calling commercial property owners in business capacity. No state-specific exemptions broader than federal for REI.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsNot specified

Consent Requirements→Registration Details→DNC List→

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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 →