Who Can Enforce the Telemarketing Sales Rule ("TSR")?
The FTC, the states, and private citizens may bring civil actions in federal district courts to enforce the TSR. State attorneys general or any other officer authorized by the state to bring actions on behalf of its residents may bring actions by the states. Private citizens may bring an action to enforce the TSR if they have suffered $50,000 or more in actual damages.
If state officials or private citizens bring a legal action under the TSR, they must provide written notice of their action to the FTC before filing a complaint, if feasible, or immediately upon filing the action. The notice must include a copy of the complaint and any other pleadings to be filed with the court.
For more information, see here: https://www.ftc.gov/tips-advice/business-center/guidance/complying-telemarketing-sales-rule
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