Does New Jersey require registration for Solar Sales telemarketers?

Yes — New Jersey requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

What is the penalty per violation in New Jersey?

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

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New Jersey Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2022

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

Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in New Jersey

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in New Jersey

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — N.J. Stat. Ann. § 56:8-126 et seq.

New Jersey imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.Solar Sales companies operating here face $10,000 per-violation penalties.

New Jersey Solar Sales Overview

NJ is an active solar market and the AG has paid attention to solar telemarketing practices. Registration with the Division of Consumer Affairs is mandatory before any outbound calling. The $20,000 bond requirement is real. Manual dialing with proper disclosure to non-DNC numbers is the cleanest cold outreach path. Automated outreach requires consent. The Consumer Fraud Act treble damages provision makes NJ litigation expensive for violators.

Penalty/Violation

$10,000

Willful

$10,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with NJ Division of Consumer Affairs ($250 fee + $20,000 bond),Scrub NJ DNC + federal NDNC before every campaign,Prior consent required for automated calls and prerecorded messages,Display accurate caller ID on all outbound calls,Connect to live agent within 2 seconds of answer,Identify company and purpose at beginning of each call,Never misrepresent government incentives, rebates, or utility affiliations,Maintain call records for 24 months,FCC one-to-one consent rule applies to all lead-generated contacts for automated outreach,Honor opt-out requests immediately,Send written confirmation within 48 hours of any sale,Disclose cancellation rights during the call

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations: (1) Operating without NJ telemarketer registration; (2) Automated calls to residential lines without consent; (3) Misrepresenting government solar incentives (NJ AG has specifically targeted this); (4) Failing to scrub NJ state DNC list; (5) Abandoned calls exceeding the 2-second connection requirement; (6) Purchasing leads with bundled consent for automated outreach.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for existing customers within 18 months. B2B exemption for commercial property solicitation. No solar-specific exemptions in NJ.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsAllowed

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 →