Does Nebraska require registration for REI Wholesaling telemarketers?

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

What is the penalty per violation in Nebraska?

Up to $2,000 per violation (or $2,000 for willful violations).

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Nebraska Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated 2025

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$2,000

Registration

Not Required

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

REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Nebraska

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Nebraska

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

Nebraska REI Wholesaling Overview

Nebraska is a moderate-risk state for REI wholesalers. The registration requirement ($300/year + $25,000 bond) is a real barrier that filters out non-compliant operators. The 90-day DNC list update requirement means you need to purchase fresh lists regularly — quarterly scrubbing is not optional. The ADAD Act adds a layer of regulation for robocall equipment. The practical cold calling path: register with PSC, manual dial non-DNC numbers between 8 AM–9 PM, identify yourself within 30 seconds.

Penalty/Violation

$2,000

Willful

$2,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Nebraska Public Service Commission ($300/year + $25,000 surety bond) before making any telemarketing calls,Scrub against Nebraska DNC list (purchase updated list every 90 days) AND federal National DNC Registry,Calling hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM local time,Identify yourself and your company within the first 30 seconds,Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the viable cold calling method,Do not use ADADs (automatic dialing-announcing devices) without prior consent and PSC registration,Obtain prior express written consent before any automated dialing, texting, or AI voice outreach,Honor all opt-out requests immediately and maintain internal DNC list,EBR exemption: past sellers with transaction in last 18 months for manual calls only,One-to-one consent required for automated SMS/text outreach under FCC 2025 rule,FSBOs from MLS do not establish an EBR,Maintain call records and consent documentation

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top violations for REI in Nebraska: (1) Not registering with PSC and posting bond before making calls; (2) Failing to purchase and scrub updated Nebraska DNC list every 90 days; (3) Not identifying yourself within 30 seconds; (4) Using ADADs without PSC registration; (5) Using auto-dialers or text blasts without written consent.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for past sellers within 18 months. B2B exemption for commercial property calls. No broad state ATDS definition — federal post-Duguid standard applies. ADAD Act covers prerecorded message equipment specifically.

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 →