Illinois § 15
Full text of Illinois Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 15.
Method of operation. (a) No person shall operate an autodialer in this State to place a telephone call during the hours between 9 p.m. and 9 a.m. (b) All autodialers operated within the State of Illinois shall disconnect within 30 seconds after termination of the call by the subscriber or the autodialer. Where disconnection in 30 seconds is technically not feasible, the autodialer shall utilize a live operator who shall: (1) state his name, the name, address and telephone number of the business or organization being represented and the purpose of the call; and (2) inquire at the beginning of the call whether the person called consents to hear the prerecorded message. (c) An autodialer shall not be used to dial numbers determined by successively increasing or decreasing integers. (d) An autodialer may not be operated in a manner that impedes the function of any caller ID when the telephone solicitor's service or equipment is capable of allowing the display of the solicitor's telephone number. (Source: P.A. 91-182, eff. 1-1-00.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Illinois § 15
What does Illinois Compiled Statutes § 15 cover?
Section 15 is part of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, the codified statutory law of Illinois. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Illinois § 15?
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