What are the calling hours in Maine?

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

Does Maine have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. Maine has enacted its own telemarketing law (32 M.R.S. § 14716) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in Maine?

Yes. Telemarketers must register in Maine with a business registration fee of $300.

What is the penalty per violation in Maine?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in Maine is $10,000 per violation, and $10,000 per willful violation. Private individuals can also sue directly.

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Maine Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Required

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

⚠ Penalty Exposure — Maine

Per Violation

$10,000

Willful

$10,000

AG Max/Violation

$10,000

10,000 Calls

$100,000,000

= exposure

⚠ Private Right of Action

Overview

Maine requires telemarketer registration with the Secretary of State under 32 M.R.S. § 14716 and maintains a state DNC list. Penalties up to $10,000 per violation. The Unfair Trade Practices Act provides additional enforcement and private right of action. Maine also restricts automated calls and requires caller ID transmission.

Consent Requirements by Channel

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

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Key Court Decisions

State Tax Assessor v. Fifth Generation, Inc.

4/10

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · Apr 2026

TCPA

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Recent Enforcement Actions

Pine Tree Insurance Marketing

$95,000

Jun 2024 · insurance

ME AG enforced DNC compliance against insurance robocaller.

FTC v. Avid Telecom (ME portion)

Aug 2023 · telecom

Multistate robocall enforcement covering ME.

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Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

Statute32 M.R.S. § 14716

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

Registration$300

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionYES

Class ActionsNot specified

By Channel

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

By Industry

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

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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 →