Telemarketing Restrictions in Washington

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1. What Are Washington's Telemarketing Laws? “Washington's telemarketing laws, which are similar to the federal Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA), ban unfair and deceptive telemarketing tactics.” Telemarketing Restrictions in Washington

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2. Do not call lists protect consumers from unwanted calls from telemarketers. The Federal Communications Commission and Federal Trade Commission maintain a national do not call list. The registry is nationwide and applies to all telemarketers, though certain organizations, such as nonprofit organizations, are exempt. You can add your number to this database by visiting the Federal Trade Commission website. “Washington's telemarketing law makes calling a telephone number registered on the federal do not call registrya violation of state law. (Wash. Rev. Code § 80.36.390 (2024).)” Get More Information About Washington's Telemarketing Laws

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3. calls about polling, opinions, and ideas, and “business-to-business calls. (Wash. Rev. Code 80.36.390 (2024).)” The law defines “telephone call” as any communication made through a telephone that uses a live person, artificial voice, or recorded message. (Wash. Rev. Code 80.36.390 (2024).)

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