⚠ Penalty Exposure — Maryland
Per Violation
$1,000
Willful
$5,000
AG Max/Violation
$10,000
10,000 Calls
$10,000,000
= exposure
Overview
Maryland regulates telemarketing through the Maryland Telephone Solicitations Act (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-2201 et seq.) and the Maryland Telephone Consumer Protection Act (Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-3201 et seq.). The state maintains its own Do Not Call list through the Office of People's Counsel. Maryland does NOT have a mini-TCPA with a private right of action — enforcement is handled by the Attorney General and can impose penalties up to $10,000 per violation. Telemarketers must register with the state before soliciting Maryland consumers. Federal TCPA and FCC rules remain the primary private litigation vehicle for Maryland consumers.
Consent Requirements by Channel
| Channel | Consent Required | One-to-One |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Call | Prior Express | — |
| SMS | Prior Express | — |
| AI Voice | Prior Express | — |
| Prerecorded | Prior Express | Required |
| Ringless VM | Prior Express | — |
| MMS | Prior Express | — |
| Fax | Prior Express | — |
Key Court Decisions
Ruben Palazzo v. Bayview Loan Servicing, LLC
8/10Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · Mar 2026
Goldman Sachs Bank USA v. Rhea Brown
8/10Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit · Mar 2026
Recent Enforcement Actions
Chesapeake Home Warranty LLC
$245,000Apr 2024 · home services
MD AG settled with home warranty company for robocall DNC violations.
Capital Region Auto Sales
$180,000Nov 2023 · automotive
Auto dealer fined for prerecorded messages without consent.
Key Rules
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