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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

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Louisiana Ringless Voicemail Compliance

RVM (ringless voicemail drop) 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 Ringless Voicemail 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. 45:810-811; FCC Declaratory Ruling (Nov 2022)

RVM is not specifically mentioned in Louisiana statute but is covered under the broad ADAD definition (automated delivery of recorded messages). The FCC confirmed RVM is a call under TCPA. Conservative approach: treat as requiring prior express written consent. LPSC ADAD permit likely required. No Sunday or holiday delivery.

Full consent requirements for all channels →

Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
RegistrationNot Required
Penalty / Violation$500
Willful Violation$1,500
Private Right of ActionYES

Ringless Voicemail Compliance Checklist

01Legal status is unsettled — treat as prerecorded call
02Obtain prior express written consent to be safe
03Check if your state has banned or restricted RVMs
04Include your company name and callback number in message
05Provide opt-out instructions in the message
06Honor opt-out requests from any channel
07Apply calling-hours rules — time of delivery matters
08Scrub DNC lists before sending
09Do not send to numbers on national or state DNC lists
10Consult counsel before deploying at scale in high-risk states
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 →