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New Hampshire

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 Enforcement Case Law Legislation

REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in New Hampshire

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in New Hampshire

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — N.H. Rev. Stat. Ann. § 359-E

New Hampshire imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.REI Wholesaling companies operating here face $10,000 per-violation penalties.

New Hampshire REI Wholesaling Overview

New Hampshire is moderate in telemarketing regulation — it has a mini-TCPA but enforcement is primarily through the AG under the Consumer Protection Act. The practical path for REI wholesalers: manual dialing is your friend for cold outreach to non-DNC numbers. Automated dialing to residential lines requires consent. NH does not have the same level of private litigation risk as Florida, but the AG can pursue $10,000 per violation and individual consumers can sue for damages. The state DNC list is real and enforced — check it before every campaign alongside the federal registry.

Penalty/Violation

$10,000

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with NH DOJ Consumer Protection Bureau before making telemarketing calls,Scrub against NH state DNC list AND federal National DNC Registry before every campaign,Obtain prior consent before using automated dialers or prerecorded messages to residential lines,Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the primary viable cold outreach method in NH,Display accurate caller ID — name and number — on every call (RSA 359-E requirement),Ensure automated systems disconnect within 30 seconds of called party hanging up,Follow FCC one-to-one consent rule (Jan 2025) for any lead-generated contacts used in automated outreach,EBR exemption available for past sellers within 18 months — manual calls only recommended,Honor opt-out requests immediately,Keep consent records and DNC scrub documentation for compliance audits

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations: (1) Using automated dialers to call residential lines of property owners without consent; (2) Failing to display accurate caller ID on outbound calls; (3) Not scrubbing against NH state DNC list (many operators only check federal); (4) Continuing to call after opt-out request; (5) Using prerecorded voicemail drops without consent.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for past sellers within 18 months of transaction. B2B exemption for calls to business lines. Manual dialing to non-DNC residential numbers is viable without prior consent for live calls. Automated calling to residential lines requires consent.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

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 →