59.1-518.2 - When automatic dialing-announcing devices prohibited. - Virginia Statutes

§ 59.1-518.2. When automatic dialing-announcing devices prohibited.

A caller shall not use an automatic dialing-announcing device in connectionwith making a commercial telephone solicitation unless:

1. The subscriber has knowingly or voluntarily requested, consented to,permitted, or authorized receipt of the message, or

2. The message is immediately preceded by a live operator who, afterdisclosing (i) the name of the entity sending the message, (ii) the purposeof the message, (iii) the kinds of goods or services the message ispromoting, and (iv), if applicable, the fact that the message intends tosolicit payment or the commitment of funds, obtains the subscriber's consentbefore the commercial telephone solicitation is delivered.

(2009, c. 699.)