Massachusetts § 19D - Design and operation of automatic telephone dialing systems
Full text of Massachusetts Massachusetts General Laws § 19D — Design and operation of automatic telephone dialing systems, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19D. Design and operation of automatic telephone dialing systems
Section 19D. Any automatic telephone dialing system sold in the commonwealth shall be designed to prevent the selection or dialing of any telephone numbers listed pursuant to section nineteen C.
Any person using an automatic telephone dialing system shall prevent such system from selecting or dialing any telephone numbers listed pursuant to said section nineteen C.
Any automatic telephone dialing system used in the commonwealth shall be operated so that the system will, within five seconds after the called party hangs up, automatically create a disconnect signal or on-hook condition which allows the called party's line to be released.
Source: official Massachusetts text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Massachusetts § 19D
What does Massachusetts General Laws § 19D cover?
Section 19D ("Design and operation of automatic telephone dialing systems") is part of the Massachusetts General Laws, the codified statutory law of Massachusetts. 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 Massachusetts § 19D?
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Is this the official text of Massachusetts law?
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