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Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated 2025

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$2,000

Registration

Not Required

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Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in South Dakota

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in South Dakota

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

South Dakota Solar Sales Overview

South Dakota's solar market is smaller but growing. Telemarketing compliance is relatively straightforward — register with the PUC, use real caller ID, scrub DNC lists, and get written consent before any automated calling. The state does not have a mini-TCPA, so federal TCPA is the main legal risk. Solar companies should be aware of SD's home solicitation cancellation rights for sales made following telephone leads.

Penalty/Violation

$2,000

Willful

$5,000

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

No

Compliance Checklist

✓Register with SD Public Utilities Commission before telemarketing,Scrub against federal National DNC Registry and SD DNC list,Manual dialing for cold outreach with DNC compliance,Prior express written consent before automated or prerecorded calls to cell phones,Display real caller ID — no blocking or spoofing,Call only between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM local time,Identify yourself, company, and purpose immediately,Comply with SD three-day right to cancel for home solicitation sales,Maintain consent records and DNC scrub documentation

What Gets Companies Sued

✗Common violations for solar companies in SD: (1) Failing to register with PUC; (2) Caller ID spoofing on outbound campaigns; (3) Automated dialing campaigns without written consent; (4) Calling DNC-registered numbers; (5) Not honoring three-day cancellation right for in-home sales.

Special Exemptions

No solar-specific exemptions in SD. Existing business relationship exemption applies to past customers. PUC registration required.

Key State Rules

Mini-TCPANo
RegistrationNot Required
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 →