Does Idaho require registration for Solar Sales telemarketers?

Yes — Idaho requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

What is the penalty per violation in Idaho?

Up to $5,000 per violation (or $5,000 for willful violations).

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Idaho Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2020

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Required

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

Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in Idaho

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in Idaho

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

Idaho Solar Sales Overview

Idaho's growing solar market has attracted increasing telemarketing activity. The AG has general enforcement authority over deceptive solar marketing practices. Register with the AG, follow federal TCPA for consent, scrub the federal DNC list, and keep your solar pitch honest. Manual dialing remains the lowest-risk path for cold prospecting.

Penalty/Violation

$5,000

Willful

$5,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Idaho AG before making solar solicitation calls,Scrub federal NDNC before every campaign,Obtain prior express written consent before any automated calls or texts (federal TCPA),Never misrepresent utility partnerships, government incentives, or program eligibility,Identify yourself and your company at start of every call,AI voice calls must identify as AI (FTC requirement),Honor opt-out requests immediately,Maintain records of all consent and DNC scrubs

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top violations for solar companies in Idaho: (1) Automated text campaigns without written consent; (2) Misrepresenting government incentives or utility partnerships; (3) Failing to register with the AG; (4) Caller ID spoofing.

Special Exemptions

No solar-specific exemptions in Idaho. B2B exemption applies to commercial solar solicitations. EBR for existing customers only.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPANo

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsNot specified

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 →