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AL HB103

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/9/2018

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2018

AI Summary

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Applies to violations of Do Not Call database requirements and caller identification blocking prohibitions under Sections 8-19C-2 and 8-19C-5.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure1/9/2018

Full Bill Text

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