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Originally Posted by RoadToad
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In Florida, a civil penalty for violating the Do Not Call list can be up to $10,000 per violation, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) may also seek other relief, such as injunctive relief, according to the department's website.
Here's a more detailed breakdown:
Maximum Penalty:
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The civil penalty for a Do Not Call violation in Florida is capped at $10,000 per violation.
Florida Do Not Call List:
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Telemarketers must obtain a license before making calls, and calls are restricted from 8 AM to 8 PM, according to ActiveProspect.
Federal vs. State:
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While Florida has its own Do Not Call list, there is also a National Do Not Call Registry governed by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
TCPA and Do Not Call:
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Violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and the Do Not Call list can also result in fines. The TCPA, for example, allows for fines of up to $500 for each violation of the National Do Not Call Registry, and $1,500 per call if the violation was known and willful.
Factors Influencing Penalties:
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The severity of penalties can depend on the number of violations, the intent of the violator, and their previous compliance history.
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The Florida law is really stupid. Most telemarketing calls received by Florida residents are placed from outside of Florida and the call recipient has no way to know who called or where they called from. So, the law is not enforceable.
Also, most telemarketing calls could be eliminated by the phone providers. They could monitor phone usage and easily determine which of their customers are violating the telemarketing laws. They could also limit the number of calls made by a customer. Neither the Government or the phone providers have any interest in solving the telemarketing problem. All they can provide the taxpayers are empty and insincere promises.