The New Jersey do not call law protects New Jersey consumers from annoying telemarketing calls. Under this law, if you register on the federal do not call list, telemarketers are prohibited from calling you, subject to some exceptions.
New Jersey's do not call law (N.J. Stat.§ 56:8-119 and following) prohibits telemarketers from calling New Jersey consumers who have registered their home and/or cell phone numbers on the federal do not call registry.
New Jersey's do not call law covers most telemarketing sales calls, no matter where the telemarketer is calling from.
The New Jersey do not call registry applies to only residential phones and personal cell phones. Business-to-business calls aren't covered under the law. (N.J. Stat.§ 56:8-120).
Telemarketers are defined under the statute as any person or company making residential telemarketing sales calls to a customer in New Jersey, whether on its own behalf or on behalf of others. (N.J. Stat.§ 56:8-120).
Under New Jersey's do not call law, telemarketers are strictly prohibited from doing any of the following:
New Jersey's do not call law requires telemarketers to:
The prohibition on making calls to New Jersey residents on the list has some exceptions. Telemarketers may make the following types of calls even if the consumer is on the do not call registry unless the consumer specifically notifies the telemarketer not to contact them.
The State of New Jersey uses the national do not call registry, which the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) maintains. So, you can stop telemarketing sales calls by:
Participating in the do not call registry is free.
The number (or numbers) you register will stay on the registry without expiring. But if you change telephone numbers, you must register any new ones.
You can request to have your telephone number removed from the list at any time by calling 888-382-1222 from the telephone number you want to be removed.
Telemarketers have up to three months from when you register with the federal do not call registry to stop calling you.
If you've registered your telephone number on the do not call registry, three months have elapsed, and you continue to receive telemarketing calls, contact the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs at 888-NJNOCALL (888-656-6225) or fill out a complaint form with the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
To file a complaint, you'll need to provide the following information (if you have it):
The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs is responsible for investigating and vigorously enforcing New Jersey's do not call law. It will investigate and, when appropriate, prosecute the violator.
The law imposes stiff penalties against violators, up to $10,000 for the first offense and up to $20,000 for each subsequent offense.
You may also sue the telemarketer in civil court. A violation of the New Jersey do not call law is also a violation of the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act. Such a violation can entitle the consumer to triple damages and attorneys' fees.
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If you want to learn more about your rights under New Jersey's do not call law, or you want to file a suit against a telemarketer, consider talking to a consumer protection attorney.
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