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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2021

Private Right of Action

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Not Required

OverviewCalling HoursConsentRegistrationDNCEnforcementCase LawLegislation

New Mexico Cold Calling Compliance

Voice call compliance rules for outbound telemarketing in New Mexico

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelPrior Express
Checkbox ConsentValid
StatuteN.M. Stat. Ann. § 30-45-1 et seq.; 47 U.S.C. § 227

Automated/prerecorded calls to residential lines require consent under NM law. Manual dialing with live agent is not restricted beyond federal TCPA requirements. Cold calling via manual dial to non-DNC numbers is fully viable in NM. This is a federal-TCPA-reliant state for voice call regulation.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
RegistrationNot Required
Penalty / Violation$5,000
Willful Violation$5,000
Private Right of ActionYES

Cold Calling Compliance Checklist

01Verify calling hours in recipient's local timezone
02Scrub against National DNC Registry (every 31 days minimum)
03Scrub against state DNC list if applicable
04Maintain internal opt-out/DNC list
05Identify yourself and your company at start of call
06Provide contact information on request
07Honor opt-out requests immediately
08Ensure consent if using ATDS or prerecorded messages
09Register as telemarketer if state requires
10Document all consent and opt-out records
This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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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 →