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Montana

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated 2025

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Enforcement Case Law Legislation

REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Montana

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Montana

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

Montana REI Wholesaling Overview

Montana is a low-to-moderate risk state for REI wholesalers. No state mini-TCPA and federal TCPA standards apply. The key Montana-specific requirement is the 10-year DNC record retention — significantly longer than most states. The practical cold calling path: manual dialing to non-DNC numbers between 8 AM and 9 PM, identify yourself within 30 seconds, and keep meticulous records. The treble damages provision under the Consumer Protection Act adds incentive for full compliance.

Penalty/Violation

$500

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Compliance Checklist

✓Scrub against both Montana DNC registry and federal National DNC Registry before every campaign,Calling hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM local time (federal standard),Identify yourself and your company within the first 30 seconds,Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the viable cold calling method,Obtain prior express written consent before any automated dialing, texting, or AI voice outreach,Honor all DNC requests and maintain internal DNC list for 10 years,EBR exemption: past sellers with transaction in last 18 months for manual calls only,Do not misrepresent yourself as a licensed real estate agent if you are not one,FSBOs from MLS do not establish an EBR,One-to-one consent required for automated SMS/text outreach under FCC 2025 rule,Maintain call records and consent documentation

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top violations for REI in Montana: (1) Failing to maintain DNC records for the required 10 years; (2) Not scrubbing against Montana DNC list; (3) Not identifying yourself within 30 seconds; (4) Using auto-dialers without written consent; (5) Misrepresenting the nature of the call or the buyer's qualifications.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for past sellers within 18 months. B2B exemption for commercial property calls. No state ATDS definition — federal post-Duguid standard applies. Montana's 10-year DNC record retention is longer than most states.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPANo

RegistrationNot Required

Class ActionsNot specified

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 →