zergkiller
Expert
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Perhaps someone can resolve this question. There are two do not call lists. One is the Federal DNC, and the other is the State DNC list. I copied this text below from the Texas DNC webpage, and it says that if you have a license, you are allowed to call anyone, provided you have not been told not to call again. I was told that I have a “license to solicit” and could also talk to people in super markets and bus stops without violating the law.
I’m wondering if this subject isn’t another example of the FED intruding on state’s rights, and if it is possible to just go ahead and call. Here’s the quote and the website.
ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULES FOR TELEMARKETERS?
Yes. Telemarketers may contact customers:
1) With whom they have an established business relationship;
2) If the customer requests contact;
3) To collect a debt; or
4) If the telemarketer is a state licensee (for example – insurance or real estate agent, etc.) and:
a) the call is not made by an automated device;
b) the solicited transaction is not completed without a face-to-face presentation to complete a sales transaction and make payment;
c) the consumer has not previously told the licensee that the consumer does not wish to be called.
I’m wondering if this subject isn’t another example of the FED intruding on state’s rights, and if it is possible to just go ahead and call. Here’s the quote and the website.
ARE THERE EXCEPTIONS TO THE RULES FOR TELEMARKETERS?
Yes. Telemarketers may contact customers:
1) With whom they have an established business relationship;
2) If the customer requests contact;
3) To collect a debt; or
4) If the telemarketer is a state licensee (for example – insurance or real estate agent, etc.) and:
a) the call is not made by an automated device;
b) the solicited transaction is not completed without a face-to-face presentation to complete a sales transaction and make payment;
c) the consumer has not previously told the licensee that the consumer does not wish to be called.