What consent is required for Cold Calling in Oregon?

Oregon has a mini-TCPA (ORS 646.561 to 646.578; ORS 646A.370 to 646A.376) that imposes stricter consent rules than federal TCPA. Prior express written consent is generally required.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Oregon?

Oregon restricts telemarketing calls to 08:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in Oregon?

Up to $200 per violation. Private right of action available.

Is registration required to telemarket in Oregon?

Yes — Oregon requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

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Oregon Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference · Statute last amended 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$200

Registration

Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

Oregon Cold Calling Compliance

Voice call compliance rules for outbound telemarketing in Oregon

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Mini-TCPA State — ORS 646.561 to 646.578; ORS 646A.370 to 646A.376

Oregon has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for Cold Calling operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelNone Required

Checkbox ConsentValid

StatuteORS 646.551 et seq.

Oregon requires DOJ registration ($50/year, no bond) and prior express consent for telemarketing calls. Hours: 9 AM–9 PM. Uses federal DNC Registry (no separate state list). Identity disclosure within 30 seconds. 10-day rescission for sales over $25. Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the standard cold calling path.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RegistrationRequired

Penalty / Violation$200

Willful ViolationNot yet verified

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 →