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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

Louisiana Prerecorded Messages Compliance

Robocall and prerecorded message compliance rules in Louisiana

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 Prerecorded Messages 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 ConsentValid
StatuteLa. R.S. 45:810-813

Prerecorded messages to Louisiana consumers require prior express written consent. Must state caller name and phone number within first 25 seconds AND at conclusion of call. Must provide automated opt-out mechanism. System must disconnect within 10 seconds after called party hangs up. ADAD permit from LPSC required with $10,000 bond. Calling hours 8 AM to 8 PM Mon-Sat only. Consent is PER-CALL only — a single consent does not authorize future prerecorded calls under Louisiana law.

Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM9:00 PM
RegistrationNot Required
Penalty / Violation$500
Willful Violation$1,500
Private Right of ActionYES

Prerecorded Messages Compliance Checklist

01Prior express written consent required for most prerecorded calls
02Disclose name and phone number of calling company at start
03Provide automated opt-out mechanism during call
04Do not abandon calls — hang-up rate limits apply
05Cannot use prerecorded messages on cell phones without consent
06Apply same calling-hours restrictions as live calls
07Scrub DNC lists before every campaign
08Register as telemarketer if state requires
09Do not transmit inaccurate caller ID
10Document consent for every number you call
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 →