North Dakota § 51-07-23 - Unsolicited telefacsimile advertising
Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 51-07-23 — Unsolicited telefacsimile advertising, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 51-07-23. Unsolicited telefacsimile advertising
It is unlawful for any person to initiate the unsolicited transmission of a telefacsimile message promoting a good or service for purchase by the recipient of the message. The term "telefacsimile" as used in this section means any process in which an electronic signal is transmitted by telephone line for conversion into written text. This section does not apply to a telefacsimile message sent to a recipient with whom the initiator has had a prior contractual or business relationship, nor does it apply to transmissions not exceeding two pages which are transmitted between the hours of nine p.m. and six a.m. Notwithstanding the above, it is unlawful to initiate a telefacsimile message to a recipient who has previously sent a written or telefacsimile message to the initiator clearly indicating that the recipient does not want to receive any telefacsimile from the initiator. A person who transmits an unsolicited telefacsimile message in violation of this section is liable to the recipient of that message for fifty dollars per month for each month in which the recipient receives the unsolicited message.
Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 51-07-23
What does North Dakota Century Code § 51-07-23 cover?
Section 51-07-23 ("Unsolicited telefacsimile advertising") is part of the North Dakota Century Code, the codified statutory law of North Dakota. 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 North Dakota § 51-07-23?
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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?
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How does North Dakota § 51-07-23 apply to my situation?
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