Does North Dakota require registration for Solar Sales telemarketers?

North Dakota does not require separate telemarketer registration; federal FTC rules still apply.

What is the penalty per violation in North Dakota?

Up to $5,000 per violation (or $5,000 for willful violations).

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North Dakota Telecom Compliance Guide

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 Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in North Dakota

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in North Dakota

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — N.D.C.C. § 51-28

North Dakota imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.Solar Sales companies operating here face $5,000 per-violation penalties.

North Dakota Solar Sales Overview

North Dakota is a low-risk state for solar telemarketing. No separate state DNC list, no state mini-TCPA, and straightforward compliance with the automatic dialing equipment statute. Focus on federal TCPA compliance and accurate savings projections.

Penalty/Violation

$5,000

Willful

$5,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Compliance Checklist

✓Scrub against federal DNC Registry (no separate state list),Calling hours: 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM local time,Obtain prior express written consent before automated outreach,Do not use automatic dialing equipment for prerecorded messages without consent,Include caller ID and callback number in any prerecorded messages,Do not misrepresent energy savings or tax incentives,Maintain records of consent and opt-out requests,One-to-one consent for SMS marketing under FCC 2025 rule

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top violations for solar in North Dakota: (1) Misrepresenting energy savings; (2) Using robocalls without consent; (3) Not scrubbing federal DNC; (4) Prerecorded messages without proper identification.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for existing solar customers. B2B exemption for commercial installations. No state mini-TCPA — federal standards apply.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationNot Required

Class ActionsNot specified

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 →