§ 1 Definitions
§ 2 Unsolicited telephonic sales calls; consumer listing; updates
§ 3 Unsolicited telephonic sales calls; limitations
§ 4 Use of blocking devices or services prohibited
§ 5 Exclusion of consumer information from marketing or sales solicitation publications, compilations, and databases; exceptions
§ 5A Disclosures by telephone solicitors; information provided to consumers prior to payment
§ 6 Consumer objections to receipt of unsolicited telephonic sales calls; methods of compilation; notification of solicitors
§ 7 National consumer database; inclusion of commonwealth portion in no sales solicitation calls listing
§ 8 Violations; enforcement by attorney general; consumer action; penalties; attorney’s fees and costs
§ 9 Defense to action or proceeding for violation
§ 10 Time limitations for actions or proceedings
§ 11 Use of information contained in no sales solicitation listing
§ 12 Jurisdiction; nonresidents
§ 13 Remedies not exclusive
§ 14 Advisory group; availability of educational materials; written and electronic information
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Terms Used In Massachusetts General Laws > Chapter 159C - Telemarketing Solicitation

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