Does Maryland require registration for REI Wholesaling telemarketers?

Yes — Maryland requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

What is the penalty per violation in Maryland?

Up to $1,000 per violation (or $5,000 for willful violations).

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Maryland Telecom Compliance Guide

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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REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Maryland

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Maryland

Guide last reviewed: January 2024

Maryland REI Wholesaling Overview

Maryland is a moderate-risk state for REI wholesaling cold outreach. No mini-TCPA with a private right of action means your primary litigation risk comes from federal TCPA, not state law. However, the Maryland AG actively enforces telemarketing registration and DNC compliance. The practical path: register with the AG, scrub DNC lists religiously, use manual dialing for cold outreach, and save automated channels for contacts who have given explicit written consent. Maryland's lack of a private right of action does not mean lack of enforcement — the AG has the tools and uses them.

Penalty/Violation

$1,000

Willful

$5,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Maryland AG as a telephone solicitor before making outbound calls,Scrub against Maryland state DNC list AND federal NDNC before every campaign,Identify yourself, your company, and purpose at the start of each call,Calling hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM local time,Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the safest cold outreach method,Do not use auto-dialers or prerecorded messages without prior express consent,Maintain internal DNC list — honor opt-out requests immediately,EBR exemption (existing sellers/buyers) provides limited relief for follow-up calls,Federal TCPA applies to all cell phone calls made with ATDS — prior express written consent required,One-to-one consent rule (FCC Jan 2025) makes purchased lead lists with shared consent unusable for automated outreach,Keep consent records for minimum 5 years

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top Maryland violations for REI wholesalers: (1) Calling numbers on the Maryland DNC list without checking; (2) Failing to register with the AG before cold calling campaigns; (3) Using auto-dialers or text blasters to contact Maryland property owners without prior express written consent; (4) Failing to identify caller, company, and purpose at call start; (5) Continuing to call after consumer requests opt-out.

Special Exemptions

Licensed Maryland real estate professionals have partial registration exemption for calls in their licensed capacity. EBR exemption applies for existing seller/buyer relationships. B2B exemption for calls to commercial property owners in their business capacity.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPANo

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsNot specified

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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 →