What are the calling hours in Vermont?

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

Does Vermont have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. Vermont has enacted its own telemarketing law (9 V.S.A. § 2464a (Automatic Dialing Devices)) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in Vermont?

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

What is the penalty per violation in Vermont?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in Vermont is $10,000 per violation, and $10,000 per willful violation. Private individuals can also sue directly.

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Vermont Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2023

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$10,000

Registration

Not Required

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

⚠ Penalty Exposure — Vermont

Per Violation

$10,000

Willful

$10,000

AG Max/Violation

$10,000

10,000 Calls

$100,000,000

= exposure

⚠ Private Right of Action

Overview

Vermont restricts automatic dialing devices under 9 V.S.A. § 2464a. Vermont is also an all-party consent state for call recording (13 V.S.A. § 1051), adding risk for recorded calls. Consumer Protection Act provides private right of action. AG has enforcement authority with up to $10,000 penalties per violation. Vermont is a small market but can be surprisingly aggressive on enforcement.

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

Green Mountain Home Solutions

$95,000

Feb 2024 · home services

VT AG enforced state DNC law against home services robocaller.

Northeast Insurance Marketing LLC

$75,000

Aug 2023 · insurance

Insurance marketer penalized for prerecorded messages without consent.

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Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

Statute9 V.S.A. § 2464a (Automatic Dialing Devices)

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

RegistrationNot required

State DNC ListFederal only

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 →