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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated October 2019

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$1,000

Registration

Required

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Maryland Do-Not-Call List

State DNC registry requirements for Maryland

Maryland Has Its Own DNC List

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

Maryland Do Not Call Registry

Maintained ByMaryland Attorney General's Office, Consumer Protection Division
Scrub Frequency RequiredMust scrub against the Maryland DNC Registry AND the federal NDNC Registry. Telemarketers must obtain the most recent version of the federal registry and scrub at least every 31 days.
Registration PermanentYes — once registered, stays on list

Covers

LandlinesCell Phones
Download FormatMaryland DNC Registry accessible for consumers at donotcall.maryland.gov; federal NDNC via FTC portal

Maryland maintains its own state Do Not Call Registry where consumers can register by calling 1-888-795-0013 or visiting donotcall.maryland.gov. Consumers can specify which types of calls they wish to block (e.g., companies they haven't done business with, political solicitations). There is NO state telemarketer registration requirement or fee in Maryland. The "Stop the Spam Calls Act of 2023" (effective January 1, 2024) strengthened protections. Telemarketers must display caller ID, cannot block it, and cannot make pre-recorded sales calls (robocalls) without prior written consent. Enforcement: Maryland AG's Office. Telemarketers must scrub against BOTH the Maryland registry and the federal NDNC.

Access / Subscribe to Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland 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 Maryland: $1,000 per call.

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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 →