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Arkansas Telecom Compliance Guide

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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2001

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Required

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Arkansas Do-Not-Call List

State DNC registry requirements for Arkansas

Arkansas Has Its Own DNC List

You must scrub against BOTH the federal National DNC Registry AND the Arkansas state DNC list before making calls in this state. Scrubbing only the federal list is not sufficient.

Arkansas Do Not Call List (merged with federal NDNC)

Maintained ByArkansas Attorney General's Office; telephonic seller registration through Arkansas Secretary of State
Scrub Frequency RequiredMust scrub against the federal NDNC Registry at least every 31 days. The Arkansas DNC list was merged with the federal registry, so scrubbing the federal list satisfies both state and federal requirements.
Registration PermanentYes — once registered, stays on list

Covers

LandlinesCell Phones
Download FormatFederal NDNC format (access via FTC telemarketing.donotcall.gov portal)

Arkansas's state Do Not Call list was merged into the federal National DNC Registry after its establishment. Registering on the federal list provides protections under both federal and Arkansas DNC laws. Under Ark. Code Ann. §§ 4-99-101 through 112, telephonic sellers must register with the Arkansas Secretary of State at least 10 days before soliciting, with annual renewal. A surety bond running in favor of the Secretary of State is required. The AG enforces violations under the Arkansas Deceptive Trade Practices Act (ADTPA). Penalties: up to $5,000 per violation (first offense), $10,000 for subsequent violations. Using automated dialing systems to play recorded messages without consent is a Class D felony.

Access / Subscribe to Arkansas Do Not Call List (merged with federal NDNC) →

Federal National DNC Registry (Always Required)

Registry URLtelemarketing.donotcall.gov
Scrub FrequencyEvery 31 days (minimum)
Free AccessUp to 5 area codes
Full Access$75 / 5 area codes / year

You must scrub the federal list regardless of whether Arkansas has its own list. There is no opt-out from federal DNC compliance.

DNC Scrub Checklist

✓Subscribe to the National DNC Registry (telemarketing.donotcall.gov)
✓Subscribe to the Arkansas state DNC list
✓Scrub your call list against both registries before each campaign
✓Re-scrub every 31 days (federal requirement) — more often if state requires
✓Maintain your own internal DNC list for opt-outs
✓Honor internal opt-out requests within 30 days
✓Document all scrub dates and list versions used
Calling a DNC-registered number in Arkansas: $10,000 per call. The consumer can sue you directly — no AG required.

Compare Do-Not-Call Rules across states

Federal TCPA is the floor. Each state can — and many do — go further.

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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 →