Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in Montana
Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in Montana
Guide last reviewed: January 2025
Mini-TCPA State — Mont. Code Ann. § 30-14-1601 et seq.; Mont. Code Ann. § 30-14-1401 et seq.; Mont. Code Ann. § 45-8-216
Montana imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.Solar Sales companies operating here face $500 per-violation penalties.
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
$5,000
Calling Hours
8:00 AM–9:00 PM
Private Suit
Allowed
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Special Exemptions
EBR exemption for existing solar customers. B2B exemption for commercial installations. No state ATDS definition — federal standard applies.
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