What consent is required for Cold Calling 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 Cold Calling Compliance

Voice call compliance rules for outbound telemarketing in Hawaii

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelPrior Express

Checkbox ConsentValid

StatuteHRS § 481P; 47 U.S.C. § 227

Hawaii follows federal TCPA consent standards. Prior express consent (not written) is sufficient for non-marketing calls. Prior express written consent required for telemarketing calls to cell phones using ATDS or prerecorded voice under federal rules. Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers requires no prior consent under state law — just follow federal TCPA.

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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

Cold Calling Compliance Checklist

01Verify calling hours in recipient's local timezone

02Scrub against National DNC Registry (every 31 days minimum)

03Scrub against state DNC list if applicable

04Maintain internal opt-out/DNC list

05Identify yourself and your company at start of call

06Provide contact information on request

07Honor opt-out requests immediately

08Ensure consent if using ATDS or prerecorded messages

09Register as telemarketer if state requires

10Document all consent and opt-out records

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 →