Iowa maintains its own Do Not Call list administered by the Attorney General's Consumer Protection Division. Telemarketers must register with the Iowa AG's office and purchase a copy of the Iowa list. Consumer registration is free and does not expire. Permitted calling hours: 8am-9pm local time. Penalties: up to $40,000 per violation; intentional/repeated violations may result in criminal penalties including fines up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to 2 years. Consumers may file private lawsuits for damages up to $500 per call (max $3,000). Political and charitable solicitations are exempt. There is conflicting information about whether Iowa requires a separate $50/year telemarketer registration fee through the Secretary of State. Contact the Iowa AG for current requirements.