Bill introduced for new session of N.J. legislature would make th...
Bill introduced for new session of N.J. legislature would make that state 13th with state-administered “No-Call” list to curb unwanted telemarketing calls. It will be assigned to Telecom & Utilities Committee. Under AB-3028, sponsored by N.J. state Rep. Linda…
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Greenstein (D-Middlesex), state No-Call list would be maintained by Dept. of Consumer Affairs or by private vendor contracted to state. List would be updated quarterly. Telemarketers that called names on list would be liable for $2,000 fine per call. Money collected from fines would be used to educate public and telemarketers about No-Call list. Exceptions to rule would include calls (1) to existing customers or in connection with established business relationship, (2) in response to customer’s request, and (3) for purpose of making sales appointments. Bill also would require all N.J. phone directories to include notice about no-call list and signup instructions. To date, 9 states have put no-call list laws into effect -- Ala., Alaska, Ark., Conn., Fla., Ga., Ky., Ore., Tenn. In addition, Ida., Mo. and N.Y. will be putting no-call laws passed in their 2000 legislative sessions into effect by midyear.