Does Montana require registration for Solar Sales telemarketers?

Montana does not require separate telemarketer registration; federal FTC rules still apply.

What is the penalty per violation in Montana?

Up to $500 per violation (or $10,000 for willful violations).

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Montana Telecom Compliance Guide

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 Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in Montana

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in Montana

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

Montana Solar Sales Overview

Montana's solar industry is small but growing. The state follows federal TCPA standards for automated calling. The 10-year DNC record retention requirement is the key state-specific concern. Manual cold calling to non-DNC numbers within calling hours is viable. All automated outreach needs prior express written consent.

Penalty/Violation

$500

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Compliance Checklist

✓Scrub against both Montana DNC and federal DNC lists,Calling hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM local time,Identify yourself and company within 30 seconds,Obtain prior express written consent before automated outreach,Do not misrepresent energy savings, tax credits, or utility bill reductions,Comply with Montana's home solicitation sales cancellation rights for phone-solicited contracts,Maintain DNC records for 10 years,One-to-one consent for SMS marketing under FCC 2025 rule

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top violations for solar in Montana: (1) Misrepresenting energy savings; (2) Not scrubbing DNC lists; (3) Failing to provide cancellation rights; (4) Using robocalls without consent; (5) Not maintaining DNC records for 10 years.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for existing solar customers. B2B exemption for commercial installations. No state ATDS definition — federal standard applies.

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 →