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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2018

Private Right of Action

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Required

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Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in Michigan

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in Michigan

Guide last reviewed: January 2024

Michigan Solar Sales Overview

Solar telemarketing in Michigan requires careful compliance with the 3-call-per-year limit and 9 AM start time. These Michigan-specific restrictions catch national solar campaigns that operate under federal assumptions. Register with LARA, track call frequency, respect the later start time and holiday ban. Automated outreach requires federal TCPA written consent. The MCPA private right of action adds litigation risk for deceptive solar pitches.

Penalty/Violation

$5,000

Willful

$25,000

Calling Hours

9:00 AM–9:00 PM

Stricter than federal

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Michigan LARA as telephone solicitor ($10,000 bond),Calling hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM — one hour later than federal,No calling on legal holidays,Maximum 3 calls per year to same person on same subject,Scrub Michigan DNC + federal NDNC before every campaign,Prior express written consent for automated calls/texts to cell phones under federal TCPA,Identify caller, company, and purpose within 30 seconds,Do not misrepresent government incentives, utility programs, or savings estimates,Michigan Residential Builders License may be required for solar installation — separate from telemarketing registration,Honor opt-out requests — remove within 10 business days,FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025) applies to purchased leads

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top Michigan violations for solar companies: (1) Exceeding 3-call limit to same residential property owner; (2) Calling before 9 AM or on holidays; (3) Robocalling without consent; (4) Misrepresenting government incentives or utility savings; (5) Operating without LARA registration.

Special Exemptions

No solar-specific exemptions. B2B exemption for commercial solar inquiries. EBR exemption for existing customers. 3-call-per-year limit applies regardless.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPANo
RegistrationRequired
Class ActionsAllowed
Consent Requirements→Registration Details→DNC List→

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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 →