What are the calling hours in Virginia?

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

Does Virginia have a mini-TCPA?

Yes. Virginia has enacted its own telemarketing law (Va. Code § 59.1-514 et seq. (Telephone Privacy Protection Act)) that goes beyond federal TCPA requirements. Federal compliance alone is not sufficient.

Is telemarketer registration required in Virginia?

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

What is the penalty per violation in Virginia?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in Virginia is $5,000 per violation, and $25,000 per willful violation. Private individuals can also sue directly.

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Virginia Telecom Compliance Guide

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated January 2024

Mini-TCPA State — High Risk

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$5,000

Registration

Not Required

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

⚠ Penalty Exposure — Virginia

Per Violation

$5,000

Willful

$25,000

AG Max/Violation

$25,000

10,000 Calls

$50,000,000

= exposure

⚠ Private Right of Action

Overview

Virginia's Telephone Privacy Protection Act (Va. Code § 59.1-514) maintains a state DNC list and provides private right of action with $500 per violation penalties. AG enforcement available up to $25,000 per violation. Virginia also enacted the VCDPA (Virginia Consumer Data Protection Act) which adds data privacy obligations for companies using consumer data for telemarketing lists.

Consent Requirements by Channel

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

Full consent requirements →

Recent Enforcement Actions

FCC v. TeleStar Communications (VA)

$1,800,000

Sep 2024 · telecom

FCC fined carrier for facilitating spoofed robocalls to VA consumers.

AI Sales Corp of Virginia

$415,000

Jul 2024 · mixed

VA AG enforcement against AI voice calls without disclosure or consent.

Commonwealth Home Security Inc.

$350,000

Apr 2024 · home services

VA AG enforced registration requirements and robocall restrictions.

All enforcement actions →

Key Rules

Mini-TCPAYes

StatuteVa. Code § 59.1-514 et seq. (Telephone Privacy Protection Act)

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 →