North Dakota § 51-28-04 - Requirements on automatic dialing-announcing devices

Full text of North Dakota North Dakota Century Code § 51-28-04 — Requirements on automatic dialing-announcing devices, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 51-28-04. Requirements on automatic dialing-announcing devices

A caller may not use an automatic dialing-announcing device unless the device is designed and operated so as to disconnect within ten seconds after termination of the telephone call by the subscriber. A caller may not use an automatic dialing-announcing device that uses a random or sequential number generator unless the equipment excludes calls to the following telephone numbers: 1. Emergency telephone numbers, including 911, of any hospital, medical physician, health care facility, ambulance or emergency medical provider, fire protection facility, or law enforcement agency. 2. Any guest room or patient room of a hospital, health care facility, elderly care home, or similar establishment. 3. A paging service, a cellular telephone service, a specialized mobile radio service, or any service for which the called party is charged for the call. 4. The telephone numbers maintained on a do-not-call list established pursuant to section 51-28-09.

Source: official North Dakota text · Last verified 2026-08-27

Frequently Asked Questions About North Dakota § 51-28-04

What does North Dakota Century Code § 51-28-04 cover?

Section 51-28-04 ("Requirements on automatic dialing-announcing devices") 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 § 51-28-04?

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Is this the official text of North Dakota law?

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