Does Indiana require registration for Solar Sales telemarketers?

Yes — Indiana requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

What is the penalty per violation in Indiana?

Up to $10,000 per violation (or $10,000 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

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Indiana Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Required

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

Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in Indiana

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in Indiana

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — IC § 24-5-14 (Telephone Solicitation of Consumers)

Indiana imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.Solar Sales companies operating here face $10,000 per-violation penalties.

Indiana Solar Sales Overview

Solar telemarketing in Indiana requires AG registration, DNC compliance, and strict disclosure requirements. The $100 written confirmation threshold is particularly relevant for solar contracts. Enhanced elderly penalties add risk. Manual dialing with honest representations is the safe approach.

Penalty/Violation

$10,000

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with IN AG as a telephone solicitor,Scrub federal DNC before every campaign,Manual dialing for cold outreach — 8 AM to 9 PM,Obtain written consent before automated calls, texts, or prerecorded messages,Disclose identity, company, and sales purpose within the first minute,Do not misrepresent savings, tax credits, or utility partnerships,Written confirmation required for sales over $100,Honor opt-out immediately,Enhanced penalties for targeting elderly consumers ($5,000 per act),Indiana home improvement contractor registration may apply

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common solar violations: (1) Auto-dialing without consent; (2) Not registering with IN AG; (3) Misrepresenting savings or utility partnerships; (4) Not providing written confirmation for contracts; (5) Targeting elderly homeowners.

Special Exemptions

No solar-specific exemptions. Standard EBR for existing customers only.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsNot specified

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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 →