Virginia § 59.1-513.1 - (Effective until January 1, 2026) Abandoned telephone solicitation calls
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§ 59.1-513.1. (Effective until January 1, 2026) Abandoned telephone solicitation calls
Whenever a live sales representative is not available to speak with the person answering a telephone solicitation call within two seconds of the person's completed greeting, the telephone solicitor shall play a prerecorded identification message that states the name and telephone number of the person on whose behalf the telephone solicitation call was being made. The number so provided shall permit, during regular business hours, any individual to make a request not to receive telephone solicitation calls.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 59.1-513.1
What does Code of Virginia § 59.1-513.1 cover?
Section 59.1-513.1 ("(Effective until January 1, 2026) Abandoned telephone solicitation calls") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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