What are the calling hours in South Carolina?

Telemarketing calls in South Carolina are permitted between 08:00:00 and 21:00:00 local time.

Does South Carolina have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. South Carolina has enacted its own telemarketing law (S.C. Code § 16-17-446) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in South Carolina?

No. South Carolina does not require a separate telemarketer registration at this time.

What is the penalty per violation in South Carolina?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in South Carolina is $1,000 per violation, and $5,000 per willful violation. Private individuals can also sue directly.

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South Carolina Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$1,000

Registration

Not Required

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

⚠ Penalty Exposure — South Carolina

Per Violation

$1,000

Willful

$5,000

AG Max/Violation

$5,000

10,000 Calls

$10,000,000

= exposure

⚠ Private Right of Action

Overview

South Carolina prohibits automated telephone calls under S.C. Code § 16-17-446 and maintains a DNC list. Violations carry up to $1,000 per call penalties with private right of action. The Department of Consumer Affairs oversees the DNC list. Criminal penalties are also available for egregious violations.

Consent Requirements by Channel

Channel	Consent Required	One-to-One
Voice Call	Prior Express	—
SMS	Prior Express	—
Prerecorded	Prior Express	—
AI Voice	Written Consent Required	Required
Ringless VM	Written Consent Required	Required
Fax	Prior Express	—
MMS	Prior Express	—

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Recent Enforcement Actions

Carolina Home Security LLC

$165,000

Jul 2024 · home services

Home security company penalized for unregistered prerecorded message campaigns.

Palmetto Financial Services Inc.

$275,000

Feb 2024 · debt collection

SC AG enforced DNC violations against debt collection robocaller.

Rising Eagle (SC portion)

$225,000,000

Jun 2023 · insurance

Part of multistate $225M judgment against massive health insurance robocall operation.

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Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

StatuteS.C. Code § 16-17-446

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

RegistrationNot required

State DNC ListExists

Private ActionYES

Class ActionsNot specified

By Channel

Cold Calling→SMS→AI Voice→Prerecorded→Ringless VM→

By Industry

REI Wholesaling→Solar Sales→Insurance→Debt Collection→Home Services→

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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 →