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1 New Paragraphs; Definitions. Amend RSA 359-E:7 by inserting after paragraph XI the following new paragraphs:
XII. "Valid, returnable number" means a telephone number that is capable of receiving calls and that connects the caller to the originating business or its agent.
XIII. "Reassigned Numbers Database" means the database established by the Federal Communications Commission under 47 C.F.R. part 64, subpart YY.
2 Identification. Amend RSA 359-E:5 to read as follows:
359-E:5 Identification.
Any solicitation message made through the use of an automatic telephone dialing system shall disclose immediately after telephone contact:
The name of the person, company, or organization making the call.
The purpose of the call and the goods or services being offered, if any.
3 New Paragraph; Blocking Prohibited. Amend RSA 359-E:8 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
III. No business shall knowingly transmit, display, or cause to be displayed on a recipient's caller identification service a telephone number that, at the time of the call, is listed as disconnected or reassigned in the federal Reassigned Numbers Database.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
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1 New Paragraphs; Definitions. Amend RSA 359-E:7 by inserting after paragraph XI the following new paragraphs:
XII. "Valid, returnable number" means a telephone number that is capable of receiving calls and that connects the caller to the originating business or its agent.
XIII. "Reassigned Numbers Database" means the database established by the Federal Communications Commission under 47 C.F.R. part 64, subpart YY.
2 Identification. Amend RSA 359-E:5 to read as follows:
359-E:5 Identification.
I. Any solicitation message made through the use of an automatic telephone dialing system shall disclose immediately after telephone contact:
(a) The name of the person, company, or organization making the call.
(b) The purpose of the call and the goods or services being offered, if any.
II. Any business that makes a telemarketing call to a New Hampshire resident shall ensure that the telephone number transmitted to the recipient's caller identification service is a valid, returnable number. The requirements of this paragraph do not apply to calls made by individuals for personal and non-business purposes.
3 New Paragraph; Blocking Prohibited. Amend RSA 359-E:8 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:
III. No business shall knowingly transmit, display, or cause to be displayed on a recipient's caller identification service a telephone number that, at the time of the call, is listed as disconnected or reassigned in the federal Reassigned Numbers Database.
4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.