What are the calling hours in Louisiana?

Telemarketing calls in Louisiana are permitted between 08:00:00 and 21:00:00 local time.

Does Louisiana have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. Louisiana has enacted its own telemarketing law (La. R.S. § 45:844.11 et seq.) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in Louisiana?

No. Louisiana does not require a separate telemarketer registration at this time.

What is the penalty per violation in Louisiana?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in Louisiana is $500 per violation, and $1,500 per willful violation. Private individuals can also sue directly.

Home / States / Louisiana

Louisiana Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

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

⚠ Penalty Exposure — Louisiana

Per Violation

$500

Willful

$1,500

AG Max/Violation

$10,000

10,000 Calls

$5,000,000

= exposure

⚠ Private Right of Action⚠ Class Actions Allowed

Overview

Louisiana has a comprehensive No-Call list program under La. R.S. § 45:844.11 administered by the PSC. Penalties of $500 per violation ($1,500 willful) mirror federal TCPA structure. Private right of action and class actions are available. The PSC actively enforces the state DNC provisions.

Consent Requirements by Channel

Channel	Consent Required	One-to-One
Voice Call	Prior Express	—
SMS	Written Consent Required	Required
MMS	Written Consent Required	Required
AI Voice	Written Consent Required	Required
Prerecorded	Written Consent Required	Required
Ringless VM	Written Consent Required	Required
Fax	Written Consent Required	—

Full consent requirements →

Key Court Decisions

McNutt v. US Dept of Justice

8/10

Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit · Apr 2026

TCPA

All court decisions →

Recent Enforcement Actions

FTC v. Avid Telecom (LA portion)

Sep 2024 · telecom

Multistate robocall enforcement covering LA.

Bayou State Auto Finance LLC

$285,000

Feb 2024 · automotive

LA AG enforced Sunday calling prohibition and robocall restrictions.

Crescent City Insurance Leads

$195,000

Jul 2023 · insurance

Insurance lead generator fined for calling LA DNC registrants.

All enforcement actions →

Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

StatuteLa. R.S. § 45:844.11 et seq.

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

RegistrationNot required

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionYES

Class ActionsAllowed

By Channel

Cold Calling→SMS→AI Voice→Prerecorded→Ringless VM→

By Industry

REI Wholesaling→Solar Sales→Insurance→Debt Collection→Home Services→

Operating in Louisiana?

Chief is the AI workforce for real estate operators. Calling, texting, and follow-up that respects the rules so you don't have to babysit the dialer.

See Chief →Or book a compliance review

Stay Current

Weekly compliance digest

New enforcement actions, statute updates, and rule changes — delivered once a week. Know what changed before your next dial session.

Compliance, built in

Need an AI workforce that knows the rules?

Chief is the AI workforce for real estate operators. Calling, texting, and follow-up that respects Louisiana consent requirements, calling hours, and DNC rules without you babysitting the dialer.

See Chief →

Or book a compliance review

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 →