Does Maryland require registration for Solar Sales 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.

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Maryland Telecom Compliance Guide

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

Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in Maryland

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in Maryland

Guide last reviewed: January 2024

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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.Solar Sales companies operating here face $500 per-violation penalties.

Maryland Solar Sales Overview

Maryland solar telemarketing requires AG registration and strict DNC compliance. No private right of action under state law, but federal TCPA class actions are available for automated calling violations. The Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) regulates solar installers separately — having an MHIC license does not exempt you from telemarketing registration. Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the viable cold outreach channel. Automated campaigns require written consent under federal TCPA.

Penalty/Violation

$500

Willful

$1,500

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–8:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Maryland AG as a telephone solicitor,Scrub against Maryland DNC + federal NDNC before every campaign,Prior express consent required before automated calls or prerecorded messages,Federal TCPA written consent required for marketing texts and robocalls to cell phones,Identify caller, company, and purpose at start of each call,Do not misrepresent government incentives, utility programs, or savings estimates,Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) license required for solar installation companies — separate from telemarketing registration,Honor opt-out requests immediately,Calling hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM,The FCC one-to-one consent rule was vacated in January 2025 and never took effect

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top Maryland violations for solar companies: (1) Using robocalls or auto-dialers to solicit residential solar installations without consent; (2) Misrepresenting government rebates or utility company affiliations; (3) Failing to register with the AG; (4) Caller ID spoofing local Maryland area codes; (5) Not honoring DNC list registrations.

Special Exemptions

No solar-specific exemptions under Maryland telemarketing law. B2B exemption applies only to commercial solar inquiries to businesses. EBR exemption for existing customers (prior installation or consultation).

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsNot specified

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