What are the calling hours in West Virginia?

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

Does West Virginia have a mini-TCPA?

No. West Virginia does not have a standalone mini-TCPA statute. Federal TCPA rules apply, though state consumer protection laws may still impose additional requirements.

Is telemarketer registration required in West Virginia?

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

What is the penalty per violation in West Virginia?

The penalty for telemarketing violations in West Virginia is $500 per violation, and $3,000 per willful violation.

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West Virginia

Telecom Compliance Reference — Updated 2025

TCPA Standard

Calling Hours

8:00 AM–9:00 PM

Min Penalty

$500

Registration

Not Required

Overview Calling Hours Consent Registration DNC Enforcement Case Law Legislation

⚠ Penalty Exposure — West Virginia

Per Violation

$500

Willful

$3,000

AG Max/Violation

$5,000

10,000 Calls

$5,000,000

= exposure

Overview

West Virginia has limited state telemarketing regulation. The Consumer Credit and Protection Act (W. Va. Code § 46A-6-104) provides AG enforcement authority. No state DNC list or registration requirement specific to telemarketing. AG can pursue penalties up to $5,000 per violation. Relies primarily on federal TCPA and TSR.

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	—

Full consent requirements →

Recent Enforcement Actions

Appalachian Home Services LLC

$120,000

Jun 2024 · home services

Home services company penalized for unregistered prerecorded message campaigns.

Mountain State Auto Finance

$155,000

Jan 2024 · automotive

WV AG enforced DNC violations against auto finance robocaller.

Rising Eagle (WV portion)

Jul 2023 · insurance

Part of multistate action against health insurance robocall scheme.

All enforcement actions →

Key Rules

Mini-TCPANo

Calling Hours08:00:00–21:00:00

RegistrationNot required

State DNC ListFederal only

Private ActionNo

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 →