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Georgia

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$2,000

Registration

Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Enforcement Case Law Legislation

REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Georgia

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Georgia

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — O.C.G.A. § 46-5-27

Georgia imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.REI Wholesaling companies operating here face $2,000 per-violation penalties.

Georgia REI Wholesaling Overview

Georgia is a MODERATE risk state with real teeth — the combination of registration requirements ($50,000 bond), escalating civil penalties ($2,000 to $10,000 per call), CRIMINAL penalties (misdemeanor to felony), and enhanced elderly protections makes Georgia a state where compliance matters. Practical path for REI wholesalers: (1) Register and bond with the state; (2) Manual dialing for cold outreach, scrub federal DNC; (3) Always identify it is a sales call; (4) Direct mail for lead generation with consent capture; (5) Never use automated systems without documented written consent. The criminal liability for pattern violations makes Georgia more dangerous than states with only civil penalties.

Penalty/Violation

$2,000

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Georgia Governor's Office of Consumer Protection before making telemarketing calls,Post $50,000 surety bond as required by the Telemarketing Act,Scrub call lists against federal National DNC Registry before every campaign,Manual dialing for cold outreach — calling hours 8 AM to 9 PM,Obtain prior express written consent before ANY automated calling, texting, or prerecorded messages,Identify yourself, your company, and state that it is a sales call at the beginning of every call,Honor opt-out requests immediately and add to internal DNC list,Maintain consent records and call logs,EBR from prior transaction (18 months) allows manual calling only,Be aware of CRIMINAL penalties — misdemeanor for first automated calling offense, potential felony for pattern,Enhanced penalties for targeting elderly consumers (65+),Keep internal DNC list of all consumers who request no further calls,Do NOT use ringless voicemail, auto-dialers, or auto-text without written consent

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top violations for REI wholesalers in Georgia: (1) Not registering with the Governor's Office of Consumer Protection or posting the $50,000 bond; (2) Using auto-dialers or CRM auto-send without consent; (3) Not identifying the call as a sales call; (4) Calling federal DNC-registered numbers; (5) Targeting elderly homeowners with high-pressure tactics; (6) Continuing to call after opt-out request (triggers telephone harassment charge).

Special Exemptions

Licensed real estate agents with active client relationships have an EBR exemption for manual calls. REI wholesalers without a Georgia Real Estate Commission license cannot claim the agent-specific exemption. EBR from prior transactions (18 months) allows manual calling only.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsAllowed

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 →