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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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REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Arkansas

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Arkansas

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — Ark. Code Ann. § 4-99-101 et seq.

Arkansas imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.REI Wholesaling companies operating here face $10,000 per-violation penalties.

Arkansas REI Wholesaling Overview

Arkansas is a moderate-risk state for REI cold calling. The private right of action exists but is limited to actual damages — no statutory damages per call like Florida. The $50,000 bond requirement is significant. The practical approach: register, bond, scrub DNC lists, manual dial with proper disclosure. Automated outreach requires written consent under federal TCPA. Lower litigation risk than Florida but the AG does enforce.

Penalty/Violation

$10,000

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Arkansas AG as telephone solicitor and post $50,000 surety bond,Scrub against Arkansas No-Call List AND federal NDNC before every campaign,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,Disclose identity, company name, and purpose at beginning of every call,Calling hours: 8 AM to 9 PM local time,Honor do-not-call requests immediately and maintain internal DNC list,EBR exemption for past sellers within 18 months — manual calls only,Comply with FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025)

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations for REI wholesalers in Arkansas: (1) Failing to register and bond with the AG; (2) Calling numbers on the Arkansas No-Call list; (3) Text blast campaigns without written consent; (4) Not disclosing identity and purpose at call start; (5) Not scrubbing against both state and federal DNC lists.

Special Exemptions

EBR for past sellers within 18 months (manual calls). B2B exemption for commercial property owners in business capacity.

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 →