What consent is required for AI Voice in Louisiana?

Louisiana has a mini-TCPA (La. R.S. § 45:844.11 et seq.) that imposes stricter consent rules than federal TCPA. Prior express written consent is generally required.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Louisiana?

Louisiana restricts telemarketing calls to 08:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in Louisiana?

Up to $500 per violation (or $1,500 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

Is registration required to telemarket in Louisiana?

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

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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

Louisiana AI Voice Compliance

AI-generated voice agent compliance rules in Louisiana

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Mini-TCPA State — La. R.S. § 45:844.11 et seq.

Louisiana has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for AI Voice operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

One-to-One Consent Required

Shared consent from lead generators is NOT valid. Consent must specifically name your company.

ATDS DefinitionBroader than federal

Checkbox ConsentNot sufficient

StatuteLa. R.S. 45:810-813; FCC Declaratory Ruling (Feb 2024)

AI voice calls require prior express written consent in Louisiana. The FCC's 2024 ruling confirmed AI-generated voices are artificial/prerecorded under TCPA. Louisiana's broad ADAD definition independently captures AI systems. ADAD operators must obtain an LPSC permit with $10,000 surety bond. Calling hours 8 AM to 8 PM Monday through Saturday only. Consent is per-call only under Louisiana law — blanket consent for future AI calls may not satisfy the state statute. No calls during states of emergency.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RegistrationNot Required

Penalty / Violation$500

Willful Violation$1,500

Private Right of ActionYES

AI Voice Compliance Checklist

01Disclose AI nature at start of call — many states require this

02Obtain prior express consent before using AI voice

03Honor opt-out during the call immediately

04Check if state's ATDS definition covers AI voice dialers

05Apply same calling-hours rules as live agents

06Scrub DNC lists before each campaign

07Maintain call records and consent documentation

08Register as telemarketer if state requires

09Ensure AI cannot misrepresent itself as human

10Check for state-specific AI disclosure mandates

This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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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 →