What consent is required for Cold Calling in Michigan?

Michigan follows federal TCPA consent rules. ATDS or prerecorded calls to cell phones require prior express written consent.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Michigan?

Michigan restricts telemarketing calls to 09:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in Michigan?

Up to $5,000 per violation (or $25,000 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

Is registration required to telemarket in Michigan?

Yes — Michigan requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

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Michigan Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2018

Private Right of Action

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Required

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

Michigan Cold Calling Compliance

Voice call compliance rules for outbound telemarketing in Michigan

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelPrior Express

Checkbox ConsentValid

StatuteM.C.L. § 484.125

Cold calling in Michigan requires compliance with stricter state rules: calling hours start at 9 AM (not 8 AM), no holiday calls, and max 3 calls per year to the same person about the same topic. Must identify yourself within 30 seconds and provide a callback number. Scrub against both Michigan DNC and federal NDNC. Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is permitted. Private right of action available under MCPA for deceptive telemarketing.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours9:00 AM – 9:00 PM

Stricter than federal 8AM–9PM

RegistrationRequired

Penalty / Violation$5,000

Willful Violation$25,000

Private Right of ActionYES

Cold Calling Compliance Checklist

01Verify calling hours in recipient's local timezone

02Scrub against National DNC Registry (every 31 days minimum)

03Scrub against state DNC list if applicable

04Maintain internal opt-out/DNC list

05Identify yourself and your company at start of call

06Provide contact information on request

07Honor opt-out requests immediately

08Ensure consent if using ATDS or prerecorded messages

09Register as telemarketer if state requires

10Document all consent and opt-out records

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 →