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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 SMS Compliance Compliance

Text message marketing compliance rules in Maryland

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelPrior Express
Checkbox ConsentValid
StatuteMd. Code, Com. Law § 14-3201 et seq.; 47 U.S.C. § 227

SMS marketing to Maryland consumers follows federal TCPA requirements — prior express written consent for marketing texts sent via ATDS. Maryland state law adds registration requirements but does not impose stricter consent standards than federal. One-to-one consent rule (FCC Jan 2025) applies. Purchased lead lists with bundled consent are unusable for automated text campaigns.

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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

SMS Compliance Compliance Checklist

01Obtain express written consent before sending marketing texts
02Use compliant opt-in language identifying your company
03Honor STOP/OPT-OUT/UNSUBSCRIBE replies immediately
04Send opt-out confirmation within one text
05Disclose message frequency at opt-in
06Include "Msg & Data rates may apply" disclosure
07Do not send texts during prohibited hours
08Scrub against DNC lists before campaigns
09Check if state requires one-to-one consent
10Register 10DLC campaigns before sending
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 →