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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2000

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Required

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REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Alaska

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Alaska

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — Alaska Stat. § 45.50.475

Alaska imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.REI Wholesaling companies operating here face $500 per-violation penalties.

Alaska REI Wholesaling Overview

Alaska is a lower-volume market for REI wholesaling due to population size, but compliance still matters. The private right of action means consumers can sue directly. The 9 AM calling start is stricter than federal — if you are calling from the East Coast, Alaska time is 4-5 hours behind. Manual dialing with proper identification is the safest approach. Registration is required before making calls.

Penalty/Violation

$500

Willful

$25,000

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Stricter than federal

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register as telephone solicitor with Alaska Department of Law before making outbound calls,Calling hours: 9 AM to 9 PM Alaska time — one hour later start than federal (this matters for callers in the Lower 48),Alaska spans multiple time zones (Alaska Time and Hawaii-Aleutian Time) — verify recipient time zone before calling,Scrub against federal NDNC before every campaign (no separate state DNC list),Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers with prior express consent is safest cold calling method,Obtain prior express written consent before any automated dialing or texting under federal TCPA,Identify yourself, your company, and purpose within first 30 seconds of every call,Honor do-not-call requests immediately and maintain internal DNC list,EBR exemption for past sellers with transactions within 18 months — manual calls only

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations for REI wholesalers in Alaska: (1) Calling before 9 AM Alaska time (the state-specific hour matters); (2) Failing to identify the caller and purpose within 30 seconds; (3) Using auto-dialers without written consent; (4) Not honoring DNC requests; (5) Failing to register with the state.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for past sellers (18 months). B2B exemption for commercial property owners. Alaska has fewer exemptions than larger states.

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 →