The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced today a new interactive web page that allows consumers to access years of historical Do Not Call (DNC) and Robocall data with information on types of calls and spikes in complaints.
Effective July 1, 2019, the state of Mississippi has enacted emergency rules that modify their Telephone Solicitation Act. The changes to Mississippi's DNC Registry will impact telemarketing to both residential and business numbers. Expect an increase in civil penalties for violations.
Calls to these States on restricted (Do Not Call) dates could result in a potential State violation:
October 8, 2018, Columbus Day
October 8, 2018, Thanksgiving Day
Numerous counties in Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia and Washington D.C. have declared a state of emergency. While there is no law prohibiting marketing to these areas, limiting solicitation calls and texts is recommended during Hurricane Florence.
Calls to these States on restricted (Do Not Call) dates could result in a potential State violation:
September 3: Labor Day
September 3: Labour Day
Calls to these States on restricted (Do Not Call) dates could result in a potential State violation:
August 6: Civic Day
August 13: Victory Day
August 30: Huey P. Long Day *Statutory but not enforced as a Do Not Call Holiday