Does New Hampshire require registration for Solar Sales telemarketers?

Yes — New Hampshire requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

What is the penalty per violation in New Hampshire?

Up to $10,000 per violation (or $10,000 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

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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

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Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in New Hampshire

Solar and energy telemarketing 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.Solar Sales companies operating here face $10,000 per-violation penalties.

New Hampshire Solar Sales Overview

NH solar telemarketing operates under a moderate regulatory environment. The state mini-TCPA focuses on automated and prerecorded calls to residential lines. Manual dialing remains the cleanest path for cold outreach to non-DNC numbers. The AG enforces under RSA 358-A with penalties up to $10,000 per violation. Solar companies should focus on inbound lead generation with explicit consent for automated follow-up, direct mail, and manual dialing for cold prospecting.

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 telemarketing,Scrub NH state DNC + federal NDNC before every campaign,Prior consent required for automated calls and prerecorded messages to residential lines,Display accurate caller ID on every outbound call,Automated systems must disconnect within 30 seconds of hang-up,Never misrepresent government rebates or utility company affiliations,Follow FCC one-to-one consent rule for lead-generated contacts,Manual dialing to non-DNC residential numbers is viable for live cold calls,Honor opt-out requests immediately,Maintain consent and DNC scrub documentation

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations: (1) Automated calls to residential lines without consent; (2) Failure to display accurate caller ID; (3) Misrepresenting government incentives or utility affiliations; (4) Not checking NH state DNC list; (5) Purchasing leads with bundled consent and using them for automated outreach post-FCC one-to-one rule.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for existing customers within 18 months. B2B exemption for commercial property solar solicitation. Nonprofit exemption does not apply to commercial solar companies.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsNot specified

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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 →