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Stop Wrong Number Lawsuits! Maine Protects Callers & Consumers Making RND Mandatory (Effective August)
This spring, Maine became the first state in the US to require telemarketers to utilize the Reassigned Numbers Database (RND) before calling residents. This law offers a unique benefit: it protects both businesses and consumers. Businesses can avoid costly wrong-number lawsuits by verifying phone numbers through the RND. Consumers, on the other hand, are shielded from receiving calls intended for the previous owner of their phone number.
Dive deeper and gain valuable insights directly from Michael Johnson and Jason Marco of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC). We'll explore the motivations behind the bill's creation, the PUC's goals, and potential future legislative changes in telemarketing regulations.