What are the calling hours in North Dakota?

Telemarketing calls in North Dakota are permitted between 08:00:00 and 21:00:00 local time.

Does North Dakota have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. North Dakota has enacted its own telemarketing law (N.D.C.C. § 51-28) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in North Dakota?

No. North Dakota does not require a separate telemarketer registration at this time.

What is the penalty per violation in North Dakota?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in North Dakota is $5,000 per violation, and $5,000 per willful violation.

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North Dakota

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Not Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Enforcement Case Law Legislation

⚠ 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

Full consent requirements →

Recent Enforcement Actions

Plains Energy Partners LLC

$95,000

Mar 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.

All enforcement actions →

Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

StatuteN.D.C.C. § 51-28

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

RegistrationNot required

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionNo

Class ActionsNot specified

By Channel

Cold Calling→SMS→AI Voice→Prerecorded→Ringless VM→

By Industry

REI Wholesaling→Solar Sales→Insurance→Debt Collection→Home Services→

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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 →