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Maryland Telecom Compliance Guide

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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated October 2019

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$1,000

Registration

Required

Maryland Telemarketing Enforcement Actions

AG actions, FCC fines, FTC cases, and private lawsuits in Maryland

Total Actions

2

Total Penalties

$425K

Largest Single

$245,000

Most Recent

Apr 2024

All Enforcement Actions (2)

Chesapeake Home Warranty LLC

State AGApr 2024· home services

$245,000

penalty

robocallsdnc violation

MD AG settled with home warranty company for robocall DNC violations.

Capital Region Auto Sales

State AGNov 2023· automotive

$180,000

penalty

prerecorded messagesno consent

Auto dealer fined for prerecorded messages without consent.

By Enforcer

State AG2

Most Common Violations

robocalls1
dnc violation1
prerecorded messages1
no consent1

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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 →