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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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Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in Alabama

Solar and energy telemarketing 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.Solar Sales companies operating here face $2,000 per-violation penalties.

Alabama Solar Sales Overview

Solar telemarketing in Alabama follows federal TCPA rules since the state lacks a private right of action. The AG has enforcement authority but solar is not as heavily targeted in AL as in states like Florida. Manual dialing remains the safest outbound method. Automated outreach requires written consent. Registration and bonding with the AG is required before any calls.

Penalty/Violation

$2,000

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

No

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Alabama AG as telemarketing company ($50,000 bond required),Obtain prior express written consent before any automated calls or texts to AL consumers,Scrub Alabama No-Call List AND federal NDNC before every campaign,Do not misrepresent government rebates, utility affiliations, or program deadlines,AI voice calls must identify as AI at call start (FTC requirement),Honor opt-out requests immediately,Calling hours: 8 AM to 9 PM local time,Comply with FCC one-to-one consent rule for lead purchases

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations for solar companies in Alabama: (1) Using robocalls or auto-dialers to cold call residential consumers without written consent; (2) Misrepresenting government incentive programs; (3) Failing to register with the AG; (4) Caller ID spoofing; (5) Not honoring opt-out requests promptly.

Special Exemptions

No solar-specific exemptions in Alabama. B2B exemption for commercial solar installations when calling businesses. EBR for existing customers only.

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 →