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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated November 2010

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$1,000

Registration

Required

Pennsylvania Cold Calling Compliance

Voice call compliance rules for outbound telemarketing in Pennsylvania

Mini-TCPA State — 73 Pa. Stat. § 2241 et seq.

Pennsylvania 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 LevelPrior Express

One-to-One Consent Required

Shared consent from lead generators is NOT valid. Consent must specifically name your company.

Checkbox ConsentValid
Statute73 Pa. Stat. § 2241 et seq.; 47 U.S.C. § 227

Pennsylvania follows federal TCPA standards for voice call consent. Manual dialing to non-DNC numbers does not require prior express consent beyond the federal baseline. ATDS or prerecorded voice calls to cell phones require prior express written consent for telemarketing under the federal TCPA. The TRA requires telemarketers to identify themselves at the start of each call. Two-party consent required for call recording — disclose and obtain consent before recording.

Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM9:00 PM
RegistrationRequired
Penalty / Violation$1,000
Willful Violation$3,000
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 →