(a) Within the first 30 seconds of a telephone call, the telephone solicitor shall identify himself or herself by stating his or her true name, the company on whose behalf the solicitation is being made, and the goods or services to be sold.
(b) Any person who violates this section shall be subject to civil penalties pursuant to § 22-3226.09.
(Dec. 1, 1982, D.C. Law 4-164, § 126o; as added June 8, 2001, D.C. Law 13-301, § 102, 47 DCR 7039.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 22 - Criminal Offenses and Penalties
Chapter 32 - Theft; Fraud; Stolen Property; Forgery; and Extortion
Subchapter III-B - Telephone Fraud
§ 22–3226.02. Application for a certificate of registration of telephone solicitor
§ 22–3226.03. Surety bond requirements for telephone solicitors
§ 22–3226.04. Security alternative to surety bonds
§ 22–3226.06. Unlawful acts and practices
§ 22–3226.07. Deceptive acts and practices prohibited
§ 22–3226.08. Abusive telemarketing acts or practices
§ 22–3226.10. Criminal penalties
§ 22–3226.11. Private right of action
§ 22–3226.12. Statute of limitations period
§ 22–3226.13. Task force to combat fraud