Does Kentucky require registration for Solar Sales telemarketers?

Kentucky does not require separate telemarketer registration; federal FTC rules still apply.

What is the penalty per violation in Kentucky?

Up to $500 per violation (or $10,000 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

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Kentucky Telecom Compliance Guide

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

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

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 →