§ 5-61-3.4 - Use of prerecorded or synthesized voice messages. - Rhode Island Statutes

SECTION 5-61-3.4

   § 5-61-3.4  Use of prerecorded orsynthesized voice messages. – (a) A telephonic seller shall not use or connect to a telephone line anautomatic dialing-announcing device unless: (1) the subscriber has knowingly orvoluntarily requested, consented to, permitted, or authorized receipt of themessage; or (2) the message is immediately preceded by a live operator whoobtains the subscriber's consent before the message is delivered.

   (b) This section does not apply to:

   (1) Recorded messages from school districts to students,parents, or employees; or

   (2) Messages advising employees of work schedules.

   (c) Whenever the message is preceded by a live operator, theoperator must, at the outset of the message, disclose:

   (1) The name of the business, firm, organization,association, partnership, or entity for which the message is being made;

   (2) The purpose of the message;

   (3) The identity or kinds of goods or services the message ispromoting; and

   (4) If applicable, the fact that the message intends tosolicit payment or commitment of funds.

   (d) A telephonic seller shall not use an automaticdialing-announcing device, to make calls into or within this state, unless thedevice is designed and operated so as to create a disconnect signal or anon-hook condition which allows the subscriber's line to be released within five(5) seconds after termination of the telephone call by the subscriber.