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This bill aims to require more transparency in telephone solicitations. It introduces new definitions, such as "consumer," "marketing or sales solicitation," and "charitable contribution," and expands disclosure requirements for telemarketers, including the need to provide the name of the telemarketing company, the ultimate seller, and a complete description of the goods or services being offered. Additionally, the bill requires telemarketers soliciting charitable contributions to disclose the minimum percentage of the gross receipts that will be used for charitable purposes. The bill also prohibits telemarketers from misrepresenting their identity as a member of certain professions, and requires for-profit solicitors to keep recordings of their calls for audit purposes. Finally, the bill sets an effective date of January 1, 2021.

Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H265