As used in this chapter: “Automatic dialing-announcing device” means a device that (i) selects and dials telephone numbers and (ii) working alone or in conjunction with other equipment, disseminates a prerecorded or synthesized voice message to the telephone number called. “Caller” means a person that attempts to contact, or contacts, a subscriber in the Commonwealth […]
A caller shall not use an automatic dialing-announcing device in connection with 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, after disclosing (i) the name of the entity […]
A caller shall not use an automatic dialing-announcing device or other device that disseminates a prerecorded or synthesized voice message to the telephone number called unless the device is designed and operated to disconnect, disengage, or terminate within five seconds after the party called terminates the telephone call by any method that is in accordance […]
Any violation of the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a prohibited practice pursuant to the provisions of § 59.1-200 and shall be subject to any and all of the enforcement provisions of the Virginia Consumer Protection Act (§ 59.1-196 et seq.). 2009, c. 699.
