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AL HB103
Bill
Status
1/9/2018
Primary Sponsor
Mike Ball
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AI Summary
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Increases the maximum civil penalty for knowing violations of telephone solicitation laws from $2,000 to $5,000 per violation under Section 8-19C-6.
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Increases the maximum damage award available to private individuals who receive multiple solicitations from the same entity from $2,000 to $5,000 per knowing violation under Section 8-19C-7.
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Applies to violations of Do Not Call database requirements and caller identification blocking prohibitions under Sections 8-19C-2 and 8-19C-5.
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Becomes effective on the first day of the third month following passage and approval by the Governor.
Legislative Description
Consumer and Consumer Protection, telephone solicitation, maximum civil penalty and damage awards increased for certain violations, Secs. 8-19C-6, 8-19C-7 am'd.
Consumers and Consumer Protection
Last Action
Pending third reading on day 5 Favorable from Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
1/18/2018