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2.__Nonviolation.__Provide that a telemarketing call made to
a number on the Maine do-not-call list is not a violation of
section 14756 if the telemarketing call is an isolated
occurrence made by a person who has in place adequate
procedures to comply with this subchapter; and

 
3.__Format of list; fee.__Provide for:

 
A.__The dissemination of copies of the Maine do-not-call
list in formats, including electronic formats, commonly
used by persons making telemarketing calls; and

 
B.__A fee, not to exceed $75, for each distribution of the
Maine do-not-call list.

 
§14759.__Report by Attorney General

 
Before December 31st of each even-numbered year, the
Attorney General shall submit a report to the Legislature.__
The report must contain for the 2-year period ending August
31st of the year of the report:

 
1.__Maine do-not-call list statistics.__A statement of the
number of telephone numbers included on the Maine do-not-call
list, the number of copies of the Maine do-not-call list
distributed and the amount collected for those requests and
for distribution;

 
2.__Complaints.__A list of complaints received by the
Attorney General or a state agency concerning activities
regulated by this subchapter, itemized by type;

 
3.__Enforcement.__A summary of any enforcement efforts made
by the Attorney General and any state agencies; and

 
4.__Recommendations.__The Attorney General's recommendations
for any changes in this subchapter and any necessary
implementing legislation.

 
Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the
preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

 
SUMMARY

 
This bill regulates telephone solicitation by consolidating
various laws regarding telemarketers found in different
sections of the Maine Revised Statutes and does the following.


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