Telemarketing / SMS

Telemarketing / SMS Federal Laws & Resources

The FTC provides guidance and enforces the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (“TCPA”) and the Telemarketing Sales Rule (“TSR”). Telemarketers and advertisers must abide by the rules regarding pre-recorded messages, advertising credit repair, loans, investment opportunities, ordering good and services by telephone, debt relief services, and cash-to-cash money transfers, etc. The rules also provide guidance on required disclosures, prohibited misrepresentations, limits to when telemarketers can call consumers, caller ID information, unauthorized billing, and business records retention for 2 years among other regulations. CLIClaw offers a comprehensive suite of legal compliance resources designed to empower businesses and professionals with the knowledge they need to navigate the complexities of U.S. laws. You gain exclusive access to a curated collection of links to relevant statutes, detailed articles, and official documents, ensuring you stay informed about regulatory requirements and legal updates. Whether you're seeking clarity on specific regulations or staying abreast of changes in the legal landscape, our platform provides the essential tools and information to support effective compliance and risk management.

Communications Act of 1934 (47 USC § 609)
Communications Act of 1934 Customer Proprietary Network Information Provisions (47 U.S.C. § 222)
FTC Guide Advertising FAQ's: A Guide for Small Business (2001)
FTC, Law Enforcers Nationwide Announce Enforcement Sweep to Stem the Tide of Illegal Telemarketing Calls to U.S. Consumers (July 18, 2023)
Junk Fax Prevention Act of 2005 ("JFPA")
National Do-Not-Call Registry (15 U.S.C. §§ 6151-6155)
Restrictions on Mobile Service Commercial Messages (47 CFR § 64.3100)
Restrictions on Telephone Solicitation (47 CFR Part 64)
Telecommunications Act of 1996 (Pub. LA. No. 104-104, 110 Stat. 56 (1996))
Telemarketing and Consumer Fraud and Abuse Prevention Act (15 U.S.C. §§ 6101-6108)
Telemarketing Sales Rule ("TSR") (16 CFR Part 310)
Telemarketing Sales Rule Amendments 2015 (16 CFR Part 310)
Telemarketing Sales Rule Amendments 2024 (16 CFR Part 310)
Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees; Final Rule -New Fees Effective October 1, 2009 (16 CFR 310)
Telemarketing Sales Rule Fees; Final Rule -New Fees Effective October 1, 2021 (16 CFR 310)
Telephone Consumer Protection Act ("TCPA") (47 U.S.C. § 227) (47 C.F.R. § 64.1200 – § 64.1204)
Telephone Disclosure and Dispute Resolution Act of 1992 (15 U.S.C. §§ 5701-5724)
Telephone Robocall Abuse Criminal Enforcement and Deterrence Act (“TRACED Act”) (47 U.S.C. 227(b))
The FCC Released Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (May 13, 2013)
The FTC Issued Enforcement Policy Statement on New Debt Relief Rule in the Telemarketing Sales Rule (October 27, 2010)
The FTC Issued Rules and Regulations Implementing the Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991: Regarding the Commission's Opt-Out Notice Requirement for Faxes Sent With the Recipient's Prior Express Permission (March 20, 2019)
The FTC Released a Guide for Complying with the Telemarketing Sales Rule (June 2016)
The FTC Released a Guide for Debt Relief Services & the Telemarketing Sales Rule: A Guide for Business (July 2010)
The FTC Released a Guide for Debt Relief Services & the Telemarketing Sales Rule: What People are Asking (October 2010)
Truth in Caller ID Act of 2009 (Pub. L. 111-331, 47 U.S.C. 227)

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