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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

OverviewCalling HoursConsentRegistrationDNCEnforcementCase LawLegislation

Maryland Prerecorded Messages Compliance

Robocall and prerecorded message compliance rules in Maryland

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelPrior Express

One-to-One Consent Required

Shared consent from lead generators is NOT valid. Consent must specifically name your company.

Checkbox ConsentNot sufficient
StatuteMd. Code, Com. Law § 14-3201; 47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(B)

Prerecorded voice messages for solicitation purposes require prior express consent under Maryland law. Federal TCPA requires prior express written consent for prerecorded telemarketing calls to cell phones. Maryland enforcement through AG — no state private right of action, but federal TCPA private action is available.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
RegistrationRequired
Penalty / Violation$1,000
Willful Violation$5,000
Private Right of ActionNo

Prerecorded Messages Compliance Checklist

01Prior express written consent required for most prerecorded calls
02Disclose name and phone number of calling company at start
03Provide automated opt-out mechanism during call
04Do not abandon calls — hang-up rate limits apply
05Cannot use prerecorded messages on cell phones without consent
06Apply same calling-hours restrictions as live calls
07Scrub DNC lists before every campaign
08Register as telemarketer if state requires
09Do not transmit inaccurate caller ID
10Document consent for every number you call
This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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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 →