What consent is required for AI Voice in Hawaii?

Hawaii follows federal TCPA consent rules. ATDS or prerecorded calls to cell phones require prior express written consent.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Hawaii?

Hawaii restricts telemarketing calls to 08:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in Hawaii?

Up to $500 per violation (or $10,000 for willful violations).

Is registration required to telemarket in Hawaii?

Yes — Hawaii requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

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Hawaii Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

Hawaii AI Voice Compliance

AI-generated voice agent compliance rules in Hawaii

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

Checkbox ConsentValid

Statute47 U.S.C. § 227; 16 CFR Part 310

AI voice calls to Hawaii consumers follow federal rules. Prior express written consent required for marketing AI voice calls to cell phones. FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule requires AI to identify as artificial at the start of the call. No state-specific AI voice regulation exists.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RegistrationRequired

Penalty / Violation$500

Willful Violation$10,000

Private Right of ActionNo

AI Voice Compliance Checklist

01Disclose AI nature at start of call — many states require this

02Obtain prior express consent before using AI voice

03Honor opt-out during the call immediately

04Check if state's ATDS definition covers AI voice dialers

05Apply same calling-hours rules as live agents

06Scrub DNC lists before each campaign

07Maintain call records and consent documentation

08Register as telemarketer if state requires

09Ensure AI cannot misrepresent itself as human

10Check for state-specific AI disclosure mandates

This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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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 →