What are the calling hours in Missouri?

Telemarketing calls in Missouri are permitted between 08:00:00 and 21:00:00 local time.

Does Missouri have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. Missouri has enacted its own telemarketing law (Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1095 et seq.) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in Missouri?

No. Missouri does not require a separate telemarketer registration at this time.

What is the penalty per violation in Missouri?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in Missouri is $5,000 per violation, and $15,000 per willful violation. Private individuals can also sue directly.

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Missouri Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Not Required

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

⚠ Penalty Exposure — Missouri

Per Violation

$5,000

Willful

$15,000

AG Max/Violation

$15,000

10,000 Calls

$50,000,000

= exposure

⚠ Private Right of Action

Overview

Missouri maintains a No-Call list under Mo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1095 and the AG actively enforces telemarketing violations. Penalties up to $5,000 per violation through private action, $15,000 through AG enforcement. The Missouri Merchandising Practices Act provides additional tools for enforcement of deceptive telemarketing.

Consent Requirements by Channel

Channel	Consent Required	One-to-One
Voice Call	Prior Express	—
SMS	Written Consent Required	Required
Prerecorded	Written Consent Required	Required
AI Voice	Written Consent Required	Required
Ringless VM	Written Consent Required	Required
Fax	Prior Express	—
MMS	Written Consent Required	Required

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Recent Enforcement Actions

Show-Me State Insurance Leads

$215,000

May 2024 · insurance

MO AG settled with insurance lead gen for robocall DNC violations.

Gateway Solar Marketing LLC

$185,000

Dec 2023 · solar

Solar marketer fined for prerecorded messages without consent.

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Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

StatuteMo. Rev. Stat. § 407.1095 et seq.

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

RegistrationNot required

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionYES

Class ActionsNot specified

By Channel

Cold Calling→SMS→AI Voice→Prerecorded→Ringless VM→

By Industry

REI Wholesaling→Solar Sales→Insurance→Debt Collection→Home Services→

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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 →