§7105. Caller-ID
Caller-ID services provided in this State are subject to the following. [PL 1991, c. 654, §4 (NEW); PL 1991, c. 654, §5 (AFF).]
1. Per-call blocking. At least 2 months prior to initiating any caller-ID service, and throughout the period that caller-ID service is offered to subscribers in this State, telephone utilities must advertise and immediately upon initiating such service must offer to all subscribers free per-call blocking.
[PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. B, §25 (AMD).]
2. Per-line blocking. A telephone utility must provide per-line blocking to individuals, agencies and groups that submit a written request to the telephone utility asserting a specific need for per-line blocking for reasons of health and safety. Telephone utilities may not charge a subscriber a fee for the first per-line blocking or unblocking of the subscriber's line. Except as otherwise authorized by law or to confirm that a subscriber has made a valid request, telephone utilities may not disclose information concerning the request for per-line blocking submitted by an individual, agency or group.
[PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. B, §25 (AMD).]
3. Penalty.
[PL 2003, c. 505, §39 (RP).]
SECTION HISTORY
PL 1991, c. 654, §4 (NEW). PL 1991, c. 654, §5 (AFF). PL 2003, c. 505, §39 (AMD). PL 2011, c. 623, Pt. B, §25 (AMD).
Structure Maine Revised Statutes
Chapter 71: GENERAL PROVISIONS
35-A §7101. Telecommunications policy
35-A §7101-A. Telecommunications privacy; policy
35-A §7103. Automated calling procedures (REPEALED)
35-A §7104. Affordable telephone service
35-A §7104-A. Access to information services (REPEALED)
35-A §7104-B. Access to information services
35-A §7104-C. Collection of fees related to prepaid wireless telecommunications services
35-A §7105-A. Automated telephone call reduction services
35-A §7106. Unauthorized change of carrier
35-A §7107. Unauthorized services
35-A §7108. Use of 2-1-1 number; designation of sole entity entitled to use