Minnesota Telecommunications Compliance

Minnesota follows federal TCPA calling hours: 8:00 AM - 9:00 PM at the contact's local time, seven days per week. Minnesota does not impose additional time-of-day restrictions beyond federal TCPA requirements. Platform tools support respecting time zones and sending messages during permitted hours.

Based on current research, Minnesota does not maintain a separate state Do Not Call registry. For telemarketing calls without prior express written consent, you must scrub your calling lists against the federal National DNC Registry maintained by the FTC. However, if you have obtained prior express written consent from contacts (as required by TCPA), DNC scrubbing is not necessary. Always verify current Minnesota law with legal counsel for your specific situation.

Minnesota follows federal TCPA consent requirements. You need prior express written consent for marketing calls using an autodialer or pre-recorded voice, and for marketing text messages. Federal TCPA consent standards apply to Minnesota campaigns. Consult legal counsel for appropriate consent language specific to your use case.

Ringless voicemail is subject to federal TCPA consent requirements in Minnesota. You must have proper consent from Minnesota residents and respect federal TCPA quiet hours (8 AM - 9 PM local time). Platform tools are available to support your compliance efforts for Minnesota ringless voicemail campaigns. Consult legal counsel to ensure compliance with current Minnesota and federal law.

Drop Cowboy provides platform tools to support Minnesota TCPA compliance: time-zone aware scheduling tools (respects 8 AM - 9 PM hours), custom fields for storing your own consent documentation, DNC list management tools, opt-out processing tools, suppression list management, and comprehensive audit logs. However, you are responsible for ensuring your campaigns comply with Minnesota regulations. Consult with legal counsel for guidance.

Certain industries face additional compliance requirements in Minnesota. Debt collectors must comply with FDCPA and any Minnesota debt collection laws. Healthcare providers have additional privacy requirements in addition to TCPA. Insurance agents may face Minnesota Department of Insurance marketing regulations. Real estate professionals should be aware of Minnesota licensing board rules. Consult with legal counsel familiar with both TCPA and your specific industry requirements in Minnesota.

Maintain comprehensive records for Minnesota campaigns including: documentation of when and how consent was obtained, copies of consent forms or electronic consent captures, logs of all messages sent (content, recipients, timestamps), documentation of opt-out requests and suppression list updates, and proof of DNC scrubbing before each campaign. Best practice is to retain records for 4+ years.

Yes. Federal TCPA calling hours (8 AM - 9 PM) apply to SMS text messages in Minnesota. You need express written consent, must include clear opt-out instructions (e.g., 'Reply STOP'), and must process opt-outs immediately. Minnesota follows federal TCPA and CTIA guidelines for SMS marketing.

Based on current research, Minnesota does not prohibit telemarketing calls on specific days of the week or holidays beyond federal TCPA quiet hours (8 AM - 9 PM local time). However, state laws change frequently. Always verify current Minnesota law with qualified legal counsel before scheduling Sunday or holiday campaigns.

Minnesota currently appears to follow federal TCPA regulations without additional restrictions. However, state telecommunications laws can change. Monitor Minnesota legislative and regulatory developments. If Minnesota enacts stricter requirements than federal TCPA, you must follow the stricter state law. Work with qualified legal counsel to stay informed about Minnesota compliance requirements.