Vermont § 2508 - Children’s program services
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 2508 — Children’s program services, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 2508. Children’s program services
- (a) It shall be an unlawful practice for a sponsor to sell or offer for sale pay-per-call
services directed at children age 12 or under. (b) The advertisement or promotion of pay-per-call services on television during a time
slot used by television stations to air programming for children age 12 or under shall
give rise to a rebuttable presumption of a violation of this section. (c) It shall be an unlawful practice for a sponsor to sell or offer for sale pay-per-call
services directed at children under the age of 18 where the service, or any advertisement
or promotion for it: (1) contains an imperative statement, including language such as “call now” or “you must
call”; (2) contains an embedded message to call other pay-per-call numbers; (3) requests that the caller provide his or her name, address, telephone number, or other
identifying information; (4) requests that the caller make an additional purchase in order for the complete message
to be received; (5) contains a message soliciting copies of phone bills; or (6) requires the viewing of a television program to obtain the complete message. (d) It shall be an unlawful practice for a sponsor to sell or offer for sale pay-per-call
services directed at children under the age of 18 unless the sponsor provides a full
credit upon request for any call by a child that was not authorized by the child’s
parent. (e) It shall be an unlawful practice for a sponsor to sell or offer for sale pay-per-call
services directed at children under the age of 18 for which the total charges per
call to the customer exceed $4.00. (Added 1993, No. 99, § 2.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 2508
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 2508 cover?
Section 2508 ("Children’s program services") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. 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 Vermont § 2508?
A common citation format is "Vermont Statutes Online § 2508" (Vermont). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Vermont law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Vermont official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Vermont attorney.
How does Vermont § 2508 apply to my situation?
Statutes are interpreted in context, and application depends on your specific facts. Only a licensed attorney in Vermont can advise on how this section applies to you. Contact your state or local bar association for a referral.
Sources & Verification
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