Sec. 25. (a) If a person makes a solicitation to a prospect that is outside of the course of dealing (as described in IC 26-1-1-205), whether personally, through salespersons, or through the use of an automated dialing and answering device, the person may not knowingly or intentionally block or attempt to block the display of the person's:
(1) telephone number; or
(2) identity;
by a caller identification service (as defined in IC 24-5-14.5-3) when attempting to initiate a telephone conversation for the purpose of making a solicitation to a prospect.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a previous unrelated conviction under this subsection.
As added by P.L.48-1998, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.151-2013, SEC.7.
Structure Indiana Code
Chapter 12. Telephone Solicitations
24-5-12-0.1. Application of Certain Amendments to Chapter
24-5-12-5. "Principal" Defined
24-5-12-7. "Salesperson" Defined
24-5-12-9. "Solicitation" Defined
24-5-12-10. Registration of Sellers
24-5-12-11. Registration Statement; Filing; Fee
24-5-12-12. Registration Statement; Required Information
24-5-12-14. Annual Update of Registration; Additional Fee
24-5-12-15. Disclosures Required; Update of Changes; Filing
24-5-12-16. Record of Filings; Assigned Registration Number
24-5-12-17. Reference to Compliance With Chapter Restricted
24-5-12-18. Failure to Comply With Sections 10 Through 16; Cancellation of Contract
24-5-12-19. Deceptive Statements; Failure to Deliver Item Ordered; Voiding of Contract; Requisites
24-5-12-20. Damages; Costs and Attorney's Fees
24-5-12-21. Violations; Injunction
24-5-12-22. Failure to Comply; Penalty
24-5-12-23. Deceptive Acts; Injunction; Civil Penalties; Venue
24-5-12-24. Construction of Chapter
24-5-12-25. Blocking Telephone Number or Identity of Solicitor; Violations