Does Oregon require registration for Solar Sales telemarketers?

Yes — Oregon requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

What is the penalty per violation in Oregon?

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

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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

Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in Oregon

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in Oregon

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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

Oregon imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.Solar Sales companies operating here face $200 per-violation penalties.

Oregon Solar Sales Overview

Oregon's low registration barrier ($50/year) makes compliance accessible for solar companies. The 10-day rescission period is critical — build it into your contract timelines. Accurate savings projections are essential as Oregon DOJ has investigated deceptive solar marketing. Manual cold calling within 9 AM–9 PM to non-DNC numbers is viable.

Penalty/Violation

$200

Willful

Not yet verified

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with Oregon DOJ ($50/year, no bond) before telemarketing,Scrub against federal DNC Registry (no separate state list),Calling hours: 9:00 AM – 9:00 PM local time,Identify yourself and company within 30 seconds,Obtain prior express written consent before automated outreach,Written confirmation for any sale over $25,10-day right of rescission for phone-solicited contracts (not 3 days),Do not misrepresent energy savings, tax credits, or utility reductions,Oregon DOJ has investigated solar marketing practices,Maintain records of consent and opt-out requests,FCC one-to-one consent rule for SMS marketing was vacated in January 2025 and never took effect

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Top violations for solar in Oregon: (1) Not providing 10-day rescission notice; (2) Misrepresenting energy savings; (3) Not registering with DOJ; (4) Using robocalls without consent; (5) High-pressure closing tactics.

Special Exemptions

EBR exemption for existing solar customers. B2B exemption for commercial installations. Low registration barrier. 10-day rescission is the key state-specific requirement.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

RegistrationRequired

Class ActionsAllowed

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 →