⚠ Penalty Exposure — North Dakota
Per Violation
$5,000
Willful
$5,000
AG Max/Violation
$5,000
10,000 Calls
$50,000,000
= exposure
Overview
North Dakota maintains a state No-Call list under N.D.C.C. § 51-28 with AG enforcement. Violations carry up to $5,000 per call penalties. No private right of action — enforcement is through the AG only. Registration not required but telemarketers must comply with the state DNC list.
Consent Requirements by Channel
| Channel | Consent Required | One-to-One |
|---|---|---|
| Voice Call | Prior Express | — |
| SMS | Written Consent Required | Required |
| Prerecorded | Written Consent Required | Required |
| AI Voice | Written Consent Required | Required |
| Ringless VM | Written Consent Required | Required |
| Fax | Prior Express | — |
| MMS | Written Consent Required | Required |
Recent Enforcement Actions
Plains Energy Partners LLC
$95,000Mar 2024 · home services
ND AG enforced Sunday calling prohibition under state telecom law.
FTC v. Avid Telecom (ND portion)
Oct 2023 · telecom
Multistate robocall enforcement action.
Key Rules
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