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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

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Virginia AI Voice Compliance

AI-generated voice agent compliance rules in Virginia

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Mini-TCPA State — Va. Code § 59.1-514 et seq. (Telephone Privacy Protection Act)

Virginia has enacted a state-level TCPA that goes beyond federal requirements. Federal compliance alone is not enough for AI Voice operations here.

Consent Requirements

Consent LevelWritten Consent Required

One-to-One Consent Required

Shared consent from lead generators is NOT valid. Consent must specifically name your company.

Checkbox ConsentNot sufficient
StatuteVa. Code Ann. § 59.1-514; 47 U.S.C. § 227; FCC Declaratory Ruling Feb 2024

AI-generated voice calls treated as artificial/prerecorded under FCC February 2024 ruling. Prior express written consent required. Virginia's VTPPA penalties and private right of action add state-level liability.

Full consent requirements for all channels →

Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM
RegistrationNot Required
Penalty / Violation$5,000
Willful Violation$25,000
Private Right of ActionYES

AI Voice Compliance Checklist

01Disclose AI nature at start of call — many states require this
02Obtain prior express consent before using AI voice
03Honor opt-out during the call immediately
04Check if state's ATDS definition covers AI voice dialers
05Apply same calling-hours rules as live agents
06Scrub DNC lists before each campaign
07Maintain call records and consent documentation
08Register as telemarketer if state requires
09Ensure AI cannot misrepresent itself as human
10Check for state-specific AI disclosure mandates
This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

Recent AI Voice Enforcement in Virginia

AI Sales Corp of Virginia

$415,000

Jul 2024 · mixed

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

All enforcement actions →

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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 →