Does South Dakota require registration for Solar Sales telemarketers?

South Dakota does not require separate telemarketer registration; federal FTC rules still apply.

What is the penalty per violation in South Dakota?

Up to $500 per violation. Private right of action available.

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South Dakota Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

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

Solar Sales Telemarketing Compliance in South Dakota

Solar and energy telemarketing compliance in South Dakota

Guide last reviewed: January 2025

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Mini-TCPA State — SDCL ch. 37-30A; SDCL §§ 49-31-99 to 49-31-108

South Dakota imposes stricter consent and calling requirements than federal TCPA.Solar Sales companies operating here face $500 per-violation penalties.

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

$500

Willful

Not yet verified

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Private Suit

Allowed

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-TCPAYes

RegistrationNot Required

Class ActionsNot specified

Consent Requirements→Registration Details→DNC List→

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