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ID H0055
Bill
Status
3/22/2013
Primary Sponsor
State Affairs Committee
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 48-1003A of Idaho Code regarding the Idaho "no telephone solicitation contact" list to allow solicitations from businesses with existing or established relationships with subscribers who have not explicitly objected.
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Removes the blanket exception for telephone companies making solicitations based on established business relationships unless the subscriber previously consented to receive such calls.
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Defines "telephone company" as any person providing telecommunications services to the public for compensation and defines "telecommunications services" as voice, data, and information conveyance over any electromagnetic spectrum.
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Maintains civil penalties for violations: up to $500 for the first violation, up to $2,500 for the second violation, and up to $5,000 for each subsequent violation.
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Preserves exemptions for solicitations to business telephone numbers, by minors for charitable purposes, and requires the attorney general to inform registered subscribers of self-help measures to reduce unwanted calls.
Legislative Description
Amends existing law to remove an exception, to remove certain definitions and to provide that it is not a violation of the provisions of this section for a telephone solicitation to be made by or on behalf of a business having an existing or established business relationship with an Idaho residential subscriber if the telephone subscriber has not stated that he does not wish to receive solicitations from or on behalf of such business.
TELEPHONE SOLICITATION ACT
Last Action
Reported Signed by Governor on March 22, 2013 Session Law Chapter 130 Effective: 07/01/13
3/22/2013