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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

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Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in Kentucky

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in Kentucky

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — KRS § 367.46951 et seq.

Kentucky imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.Solar Sales companies operating here face $500 per-violation penalties.

Kentucky Solar Sales Overview

Solar telemarketing in Kentucky requires AG registration with a $25,000 bond. The felony fraud provision and 3-business-day cancellation requirement apply. Manual dialing with honest representations is the safe approach.

Penalty/Violation

$500

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

10:00 AM–9:00 PM

Stricter than federal

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with KY AG and post $25,000 bond,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,Identify yourself, company, and sales purpose,Do NOT misrepresent savings, tax credits, or utility partnerships,Provide 3-business-day cancellation right on phone contracts,Honor opt-out immediately,Kentucky home improvement contractor requirements may apply,Fraudulent telemarketing is a Class D felony

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common solar violations: (1) Auto-dialing without consent; (2) Not registering with KY AG; (3) Misrepresenting savings estimates; (4) Not providing cancellation right; (5) Deceptive representations about utility partnerships.

Special Exemptions

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

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes
RegistrationNot Required
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 →