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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated 2025

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

Montana Do-Not-Call List

State DNC registry requirements for Montana

No State DNC List — Federal Only

Montana does not maintain a separate state DNC list. Scrubbing the federal National DNC Registry at donotcall.gov is sufficient for state compliance.

National Do Not Call Registry (Montana uses federal list)

Maintained ByFederal Trade Commission (FTC)
Scrub Frequency RequiredMust scrub against National DNC Registry at least every 31 days per FTC Telemarketing Sales Rule.
Registration PermanentYes — once registered, stays on list

Covers

LandlinesCell Phones
Download FormatDownloaded through FTC DNC portal (telemarketing.donotcall.gov) in area code-based flat file format

Montana does NOT maintain a separate state Do Not Call list — the federal NDNC Registry is the only list telemarketers must scrub against. Montana DOES require telemarketer registration before commencing business in the state (no advance timeframe specified). Registration applies to "telemarketing sellers or businesses." Montana has B2B and established business relationship exemptions. Enforcement is through the Montana Attorney General's Office, Office of Consumer Protection. First 5 area codes are free through the FTC portal.

Federal National DNC Registry (Always Required)

Scrub FrequencyEvery 31 days (minimum)
Free AccessUp to 5 area codes
Full Access$75 / 5 area codes / year

You must scrub the federal list regardless of whether Montana has its own list. There is no opt-out from federal DNC compliance.

DNC Scrub Checklist

Subscribe to the National DNC Registry (telemarketing.donotcall.gov)
Montana has no state DNC list — federal only
Scrub your call list against both registries before each campaign
Re-scrub every 31 days (federal requirement) — more often if state requires
Maintain your own internal DNC list for opt-outs
Honor internal opt-out requests within 30 days
Document all scrub dates and list versions used
Calling a DNC-registered number in Montana: $500 per call.

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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 →