What consent is required for SMS Compliance in Idaho?

Idaho has a mini-TCPA (Idaho Code §§ 48-1001 to 48-1010) that imposes stricter consent rules than federal TCPA. Prior express written consent is generally required.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Idaho?

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

What is the penalty per violation in Idaho?

Penalty data not yet available for Idaho.

Is registration required to telemarket in Idaho?

Yes — Idaho requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

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Idaho Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference · Statute last amended 2020

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

Not yet verified

Registration

Required

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

Idaho SMS Compliance Compliance

Text message marketing compliance rules in Idaho

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Mini-TCPA State — Idaho Code §§ 48-1001 to 48-1010

Idaho has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for SMS Compliance operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

Checkbox ConsentValid

Statute47 U.S.C. § 227

No Idaho-specific SMS telemarketing statute. Federal TCPA governs entirely. Written consent required for marketing texts to cell phones. The FCC one-to-one consent rule was vacated in January 2025 and never took effect.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RegistrationRequired

Penalty / ViolationNot yet verified

Willful ViolationNot yet verified

Private Right of ActionYES

SMS Compliance Compliance Checklist

01Obtain express written consent before sending marketing texts

02Use compliant opt-in language identifying your company

03Honor STOP/OPT-OUT/UNSUBSCRIBE replies immediately

04Send opt-out confirmation within one text

05Disclose message frequency at opt-in

06Include "Msg & Data rates may apply" disclosure

07Do not send texts during prohibited hours

08Scrub against DNC lists before campaigns

09Check if state requires one-to-one consent

10Register 10DLC campaigns before sending

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 →