H3323

Telephone Solicitation Act

Introduced·1/14/25
Introduced Text

The Telephone Solicitation Act regulates commercial telephone sales in South Carolina, setting rules for automated calls, time limits, and exemptions.

The Telephone Solicitation Act establishes regulations for commercial telephone sales in South Carolina. It prohibits automated calls without prior written consent, limits calls to between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., and restricts the number of calls to three per day on the same subject. Exemptions include certain nonprofit, business-to-business, and licensed professionals. The act also mandates caller identification and prohibits call masking. Aggrieved parties can seek injunctions and damages for violations.

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History

Jan 14, 2025

House

Introduced and read first time

Jan 14, 2025

House

Referred to Committee on Labor, Commerce and Industry

Dec 5, 2024

House

Prefiled