Calls to certain states on restricted Do Not Call (DNC) dates could result in a potential state violation.
United States
Proclaimed Holiday, Monday, December 24th
Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th
Proclaimed Holiday, Monday, December 31st
Canada
Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25th
Boxing Day, Wednesday, December 25th
Note: While there is no legal prohibition to solicitation calls to California, we recommend you exercise caution before marketing to consumers in areas affected by the fires. Acting governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency for Butte County due to the 70,000 acre Camp Fire which has displaced more than 27,000 residents. Also under state of… Continue reading Advisory: Raging Wildfires in California
Update: National Acadian Day has been officially declared in Louisiana.
Calls to these States on restricted Do Not Call (DNC) dates could result in a potential State violation:
All Saints Day, Thursday, November 1st
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6th
Veteran’s Day, Monday, November 12th
Thanksgiving, November, 22nd
National Acadian Day, Friday November 23rd
Note: While there is no legal prohibition to solicitation calls to Texas, we recommend you exercise caution before marketing to consumers in areas affected by the flooding. On Tuesday Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a state of emergency for the 18 counties overwhelmed with heavy rains that caused major flooding along key rivers and triggered the collapse… Continue reading Advisory: Extreme Weather in Texas
UPDATE 10/11/18: President Donald Trump has declared a federal state of emergency in Georgia.
While there is no legal prohibition for solicitation calls to Florida, Alabama or Georgia, these states are in declared states of emergency. We recommend you exercising caution before contacting consumers in affected areas.
Governor Gary Herbert declared a state of emergency in Utah due to potential flooding from Tropical Storm Rosa, effective October 9th, 2018. While telemarketing is not legally restricted during a declared state of emergency in Utah, it is recommended that companies limit solicitation calls to Utah during this time.
Calls to these States on restricted (Do Not Call) dates could result in a potential State violation: October 8, 2018, Columbus Day Utah Rhode Island Alabama Louisiana October 8, 2018, Thanksgiving Day Canada (National)
The devastating impact of Hurricane Florence is still being felt in the Carolinas and Virginia. While there is no legal telemarketing prohibition in place, we urge people to use caution soliciting to residents of those states.
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. Contact Center Compliance will continue to monitor the development of this storm and issue additional advisories as warranted.
Louisiana has lifted the restriction on telemarketing (including text marketing) put into place due to Tropical Storm Gordon. The state of emergency was just lifted today, September 5th, 2018.
Telephonic solicitations into the state can resume in compliance with the general provisions of the LPSC Do Not Call Program General Order, LPSC General Order R-29617.
