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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

$10,000

Registration

Required

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Maine Do-Not-Call List

State DNC registry requirements for Maine

Maine Has Its Own DNC List

You must scrub against BOTH the federal National DNC Registry AND the Maine state DNC list before making calls in this state. Scrubbing only the federal list is not sufficient.

Maine Do Not Call Registry

Maintained ByMaine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC); may use federal FTC registry as the Maine registry under ME Title 10, § 1499-B
Scrub Frequency RequiredIt is a violation to call a consumer whose number has been on the registry for at least 3 months. Telemarketers must use a version of the NDNC obtained no more than 31 days prior to any call. Must scrub as part of routine business practice.
Registration PermanentYes — once registered, stays on list

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Download FormatRegistry access through the Maine PUC or via the federal FTC portal. Consumer registration also available at 1-800-332-8529.

Maine established a Do Not Call registry under ME Title 10, Chapter 225 (Telephone Solicitation). The statute allows the PUC to designate the federal FTC registry as the Maine registry. Telemarketers must register with the state and maintain a Do Not Call list. The Telemarketing and Telephone Solicitation Act governs operations. Penalties: civil penalties up to $5,000 per violation; willful/knowing violations are a Class D crime with fines up to $10,000 and/or imprisonment up to 1 year. Private lawsuits may recover up to $5,000 per violation plus attorney fees. Maine requires telemarketer registration with a surety bond. Contact the Maine PUC at 1-800-332-8529 for telemarketer registration details.

Access / Subscribe to Maine Do Not Call Registry →

Federal National DNC Registry (Always Required)

Registry URLtelemarketing.donotcall.gov
Scrub FrequencyEvery 31 days (minimum)
Free AccessUp to 5 area codes
Full Access$75 / 5 area codes / year

You must scrub the federal list regardless of whether Maine has its own list. There is no opt-out from federal DNC compliance.

DNC Scrub Checklist

✓Subscribe to the National DNC Registry (telemarketing.donotcall.gov)
✓Subscribe to the Maine state DNC list
✓Scrub your call list against both registries before each campaign
✓Re-scrub every 31 days (federal requirement) — more often if state requires
✓Maintain your own internal DNC list for opt-outs
✓Honor internal opt-out requests within 30 days
✓Document all scrub dates and list versions used
Calling a DNC-registered number in Maine: $10,000 per call. The consumer can sue you directly — no AG required.

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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 →