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What is the Oklahoma Telemarketer
Restriction Act Consumer Registry?
The Oklahoma Telemarketer Restriction
Act Consumer Registry lists the telephone numbers of Oklahomans who
don't want unsolicited telemarketing calls and have properly
registered with the Oklahoma Attorney General. The Telemarketer
Restriction Act, passed in 2002, prohibits telemarketers from
contacting Oklahomans on the list, with some exceptions that were
written into the law.
What are the exceptions?
The Telemarketer Restriction Act has some exceptions. Oklahomans
should know that registering should reduce the number of
telemarketing calls they receive but, the calls will not stop
completely. Oklahoma law provides exceptions for:
- Solicitations for charitable or religious groups,
- Solicitations for political candidates and causes,
- Solicitations for not-for-profit organizations organized under
501(c)(3) of the IRS code,
- Solicitations to arrange a face-to-face meeting between a sales
person and consumer,
- Solicitations from telemarketers with whom the consumer has an
established business relationship.
The established business relationship is one formed in the preceding
24 months by a voluntary, two-way communication. The consumer does
not have to purchase goods or services to create an established
business relationship, any inquiry or application by the consumer is
sufficient.
How do I register?
Consumers will be able to register telephone numbers by
internet, mail or by calling a toll-free telephone number. When
registering, consumers will be asked to provide their name, physical
address, county and email address.
-Consumers will be able to register on-line here on the Attorney
General's website.
-Consumers will be able to register by mail by completing a
registration form (available online)
-Consumers will be able to register by phone by calling:
Tulsa Area: 584-4411
Oklahoma City: 604-4665
Statewide: 1-800-390-5708
How much does it cost to register?
Registration is free for consumers. Telemarketers who want to
solicit business in Oklahoma must purchase the list and remove the
names and telephone numbers of Oklahomans who have registered from
their list of potential customers. Registration will be effective
for two years.
When does the law take effect?
The Law takes effect January 1, 2003. The law allows
telemarketers 30 days to remove consumers' names from their
solicitation list and the list will be updated on a quarterly basis.
Click Here to Register Online. |
