California Cold Calling Compliance
Voice call compliance rules for outbound telemarketing in California
Mini-TCPA State — Cal. Pub. Util. Code §§ 2871-2876; Cal. Penal Code § 632
California has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for Cold Calling operations here.
Consent Requirements
One-to-One Consent Required
Shared consent from lead generators is NOT valid. Consent must specifically name your company.
Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers: prior express consent sufficient. ADAD/robocall to any number: live introduction required before prerecorded message, plus called party must consent to hear the message (§ 2874). Recording ANY call: all-party consent required under CIPA. The combination of ADAD + CIPA means California effectively requires dual consent: (1) consent to hear the prerecorded message AND (2) consent to record the call. Calling hours for ADAD: 9 AM - 9 PM CA time. Manual calls: 8 AM - 9 PM local time (federal standard).
Calling Rules
Cold Calling Compliance Checklist
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