Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during declared states of emergency or disaster emergency if such calls would impair emergency.

This bill amends the general business law to prohibit telemarketers from making unsolicited sales calls in areas under a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency. The prohibition applies only if the declaration includes a finding that such calls would hinder emergency response efforts and explains the basis for this finding. The prohibition may last no more than two weeks, with the possibility of renewal for additional two-week periods based on further findings of necessity.

Prohibits unsolicited telemarketing sales calls during declared states of emergency or disaster emergency if such calls would impair emergency.

This bill amends the general business law to prohibit telemarketers from making unsolicited sales calls in areas under a declared state of emergency or disaster emergency. The prohibition applies only if the declaration includes a finding that such calls would hinder emergency response efforts and explains the basis for this finding. The prohibition may last no more than two weeks, with the possibility of renewal for additional two-week periods based on further findings of necessity.