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NY A06887
Bill
Status
5/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
Donna Lupardo
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AI Summary
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Establishes a statewide do-not-solicit registry managed by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority to prevent solar solicitors from contacting customers who register.
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Prohibits solar solicitors from making unsolicited calls outside 8:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., and requires disclosure of solicitor identity, do-not-solicit options, recording status, and call purpose at the beginning of each call.
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Forbids solar solicitors from contacting customers on the registry for 31 days after registration, and bans calls to areas under declared local or state emergencies.
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Imposes escalating penalties: $11,000 for first violation, $22,000 for second violation, and permit revocation plus public registry listing for third violation.
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Requires solar solicitors to maintain records for 60 months, prohibits sharing customer contact information without written consent, and restricts use of pre-recorded messages without express written customer agreement.
Legislative Description
Requires the New York state energy research and development authority to establish a do-not-solicit solar development statewide registry prohibiting solar solicitors from contacting persons who are included on such registry; establishes requirements for solar solicitors who make solar marketing sales calls, electronic messaging, and on-premises sales appeals to customers in New York state; establishes penalties for violations.
Last Action
referred to energy
1/3/2024