What consent is required for Prerecorded Messages in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has a mini-TCPA (73 Pa. Stat. § 2241 et seq.) that imposes stricter consent rules than federal TCPA. Prior express written consent is generally required.

What are the calling hour restrictions in Pennsylvania?

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

What is the penalty per violation in Pennsylvania?

Up to $1,000 per violation (or $3,000 for willful violations). Private right of action available.

Is registration required to telemarket in Pennsylvania?

Yes — Pennsylvania requires telemarketer registration before placing calls.

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Pennsylvania Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated November 2010

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$1,000

Registration

Required

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Pennsylvania Prerecorded Messages Compliance

Robocall and prerecorded message compliance rules in Pennsylvania

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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 Prerecorded Messages operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

One-to-One Consent Required

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

Checkbox ConsentNot sufficient

Statute47 U.S.C. § 227(b)(1)(B); 73 Pa. Stat. § 2241

Prerecorded telemarketing calls to PA consumers follow federal TCPA rules. Written consent required for prerecorded calls to cell phones. The TRA's disclosure requirements layer on top — even with consent, the prerecorded message must identify the caller and provide contact information. EBR provides limited exemption under federal rules for residential calls with opt-out mechanism.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RegistrationRequired

Penalty / Violation$1,000

Willful Violation$3,000

Private Right of ActionYES

Prerecorded Messages Compliance Checklist

01Prior express written consent required for most prerecorded calls

02Disclose name and phone number of calling company at start

03Provide automated opt-out mechanism during call

04Do not abandon calls — hang-up rate limits apply

05Cannot use prerecorded messages on cell phones without consent

06Apply same calling-hours restrictions as live calls

07Scrub DNC lists before every campaign

08Register as telemarketer if state requires

09Do not transmit inaccurate caller ID

10Document consent for every number you call

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 →