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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$25,000

Registration

Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Enforcement Case Law Legislation

REI Wholesaling Telemarketing Compliance in Oregon

Real estate investor cold calling and SMS compliance in Oregon

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — ORS § 646.561 et seq. (Telephone Solicitation)

Oregon imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.REI Wholesaling companies operating here face $25,000 per-violation penalties.

Oregon REI Wholesaling Overview

Oregon is a low-to-moderate risk state for REI wholesalers. The registration barrier is minimal ($50/year, no bond), making compliance easy and affordable. The key Oregon-specific trap is the 10-day right of rescission — significantly longer than the typical 3-day period in most states. If you close a deal over the phone, the seller has 10 full days to back out. Build this into your contract timelines. The UTPA's $25,000 per-violation civil penalty provides significant enforcement teeth despite the low registration barrier. Manual cold calling to non-DNC numbers within 9 AM–9 PM is straightforward.

Penalty/Violation

$25,000

Willful

$25,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Oregon DOJ ($50/year, no bond required) before making telemarketing calls,Scrub against federal National DNC Registry before every campaign (no separate state list),Calling hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM local time,Identify yourself and your company within the first 30 seconds,Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers is the viable cold calling method,Obtain prior express written consent before any automated dialing, texting, or AI voice outreach,Honor all opt-out requests immediately and maintain internal DNC list,Written confirmation required for any deal over $25 — send within reasonable time,IMPORTANT: Oregon has 10-day right of rescission for telephone-solicited sales (not 3 days),EBR exemption: past sellers with transaction in last 18 months for manual calls only,One-to-one consent required for automated SMS/text outreach under FCC 2025 rule,FSBOs from MLS do not establish an EBR,Maintain call records and consent documentation

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top violations for REI in Oregon: (1) Not registering with DOJ (easy to comply — $50/year); (2) Not providing 10-day rescission notice (many operators default to 3 days from other states); (3) Calling outside 9 AM–9 PM; (4) Not scrubbing federal DNC list; (5) Using auto-dialers without consent; (6) High-pressure tactics during calls.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for past sellers within 18 months. B2B exemption for commercial property calls. Low registration barrier ($50/year, no bond). No separate state DNC list. The 10-day rescission period is the key Oregon-specific requirement — significantly longer than the typical 3-day window.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

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 →