What consent is required for Ringless Voicemail in West Virginia?

West Virginia follows federal TCPA consent rules. ATDS or prerecorded calls to cell phones require prior express written consent.

What are the calling hour restrictions in West Virginia?

West Virginia restricts telemarketing calls to 08:00:00–21:00:00 local time.

What is the penalty per violation in West Virginia?

Up to $500 per violation (or $3,000 for willful violations).

Is registration required to telemarket in West Virginia?

West Virginia does not require separate telemarketer registration; federal FTC rules still apply.

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West Virginia Telecom Compliance Guide

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 Compliance DNC Registry Enforcement Case Law Legislation

West Virginia Ringless Voicemail Compliance

RVM (ringless voicemail drop) compliance rules in West Virginia

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

Statute47 U.S.C. § 227; FCC rulings on ringless voicemail

Ringless voicemail not specifically addressed by WV law. FCC treats RVM as calls requiring prior express written consent for marketing. Federal TCPA governs.

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Calling Rules

Calling Hours8:00 AM – 9:00 PM

RegistrationNot Required

Penalty / Violation$500

Willful Violation$3,000

Private Right of ActionNo

Ringless Voicemail Compliance Checklist

01Legal status is unsettled — treat as prerecorded call

02Obtain prior express written consent to be safe

03Check if your state has banned or restricted RVMs

04Include your company name and callback number in message

05Provide opt-out instructions in the message

06Honor opt-out requests from any channel

07Apply calling-hours rules — time of delivery matters

08Scrub DNC lists before sending

09Do not send to numbers on national or state DNC lists

10Consult counsel before deploying at scale in high-risk states

This checklist covers common requirements. State-specific rules may vary. Confirm with legal counsel for high-volume campaigns.

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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 →