Does Maryland require registration for Home Services telemarketers?

Yes — Maryland requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

What is the penalty per violation in Maryland?

Up to $500 per violation (or $1,500 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

Maryland Telecom Compliance Guide

Q: What are the top compliance violations for Home Services operators in Maryland?

Calling DNC-registered homeowners Door-to-door follow-up calls without consent Post-disaster solicitation restrictions (some states)

Telecom Compliance Reference · Statute last amended 2019

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Required

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

Home Services Telemarketing Compliance in Maryland

HVAC, roofing, plumbing, and home services telemarketing compliance in Maryland

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Mini-TCPA State — Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-4501 et seq.; Md. Code, Com. Law § 14-3201 et seq.

Maryland imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.Home Services companies operating here face $500 per-violation penalties.

Penalty/Violation

$500

Willful

$1,500

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Scrub National DNC Registry before all cold calling campaigns

✓Check for state-level DNC list requirements

✓Register as telemarketer if state requires

✓Call only during permitted hours in recipient's timezone

✓Obtain written consent before sending marketing SMS

✓Honor all do-not-call requests immediately

✓Use accurate caller ID — display business name or number

✓Disclose company name within first 30 seconds of call

✓Do not use prerecorded messages without prior written consent

✓Maintain records of consent and opt-out requests

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Calling DNC-registered homeowners

✗Door-to-door follow-up calls without consent

✗Post-disaster solicitation restrictions (some states)

✗Calling outside permitted hours

✗No identification at start of call

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsNot specified

Consent Requirements→Registration Details→DNC List→

Home Services Enforcement in Maryland

Chesapeake Home Warranty LLC

$245,000

Apr 2024

robocallsdnc violation

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

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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 →