What are the calling hours in New Hampshire?

Telemarketing calls in New Hampshire are permitted between 08:00:00 and 21:00:00 local time.

Does New Hampshire have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. New Hampshire has enacted its own telemarketing law (N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 359-E) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in New Hampshire?

Yes. Telemarketers must register in New Hampshire.

What is the penalty per violation in New Hampshire?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in New Hampshire is $10,000 per violation, and $10,000 per willful violation. Private individuals can also sue directly.

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New Hampshire Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Required

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

⚠ Penalty Exposure — New Hampshire

Per Violation

$10,000

Willful

$10,000

10,000 Calls

$100,000,000

= exposure

⚠ Private Right of Action

Overview

New Hampshire has a mini-TCPA under N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 359-E (Regulation of Automated Telephone Calls). The law requires prior consent before making automated calls or sending prerecorded messages to residential lines. NH maintains its own Do Not Call list through the AG's office. Telemarketers must register before soliciting NH consumers. Violations can result in penalties up to $10,000 per violation under the state Consumer Protection Act (RSA 358-A). Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers remains viable for cold outreach.

Consent Requirements by Channel

Channel	Consent Required	One-to-One
Voice Call	Prior Express	—
SMS	Prior Express	—
AI Voice	Prior Express	—
Prerecorded	Prior Express	—
Ringless VM	Prior Express	—
MMS	Prior Express	—
Fax	Prior Express	—

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Recent Enforcement Actions

Granite State Insurance Leads

$125,000

May 2024 · insurance

Insurance lead generator fined for calling NH DNC registrants.

Northeast Home Solutions Inc.

$185,000

Feb 2024 · home services

NH AG enforced telemarketer registration and robocall violations.

FTC Operation Stop Scam Calls (NH portion)

Jul 2023 · mixed

Part of FTC nationwide sweep targeting illegal robocall operations.

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Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

StatuteN.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 359-E

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

Registration$req.

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionYES

Class ActionsNot specified

By Channel

Cold Calling→SMS→AI Voice→Prerecorded→Ringless VM→

By Industry

REI Wholesaling→Solar Sales→Insurance→Debt Collection→Home Services→

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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 →