Law / United States / 
Connecticut
Connecticut Action for Unsolicited Facsimile or Automated Telephone Advertising Messages
Conn. Gen. Stat. 52-570c(a), (c), (d)
In force.
A telephone contact rule binding private bodies.
- Enforcement body
- A private civil action under Conn. Gen. Stat. 52-570c(d), brought by any person aggrieved.
- Obligation class
- Prohibition
As of .
What it requires
- Do not use a machine that electronically transmits facsimiles through connection with a telephone network, or a device that automatically transmits a recorded telephone message, to transmit unsolicited advertising material or an unsolicited telephone message offering to sell goods or services.
- This duty does not apply to a tax-exempt nonprofit organization or to a political or candidate committee, candidate or solicitor.
If you get it wrong
Criminal exposureNo
Private right of actionYes
Statutory damages
Five hundred dollars for each violation, together with an injunction, costs and a reasonable attorney's fee; an action must be brought within two years of the act complained of.
- As of
- Currency
- USD
- Per person minimum
- 500
What this law does
No person may use a machine that electronically transmits facsimiles through connection with a telephone network, or a device that automatically transmits a recorded telephone message, to transmit unsolicited advertising material or an unsolicited telephone message offering to sell goods or services. The provisions do not apply to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations or to political or candidate committees, candidates or solicitors.
Any person aggrieved by a violation may bring a civil action in the Superior Court to enjoin further violations and for five hundred dollars for each violation, together with costs and a reasonable attorney's fee, brought within two years of the act complained of.
When LexLint raises it
When your app profile says your app sends automated outreach.