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Californians Can Register For Do-Not-Call List

Posted by timothy on from the do-not-call-jerky dept.

linuxwrangler writes "In preparation for the national do not call registry, California's Attorney General has established a pre-registration site for California residents. Based on how slow the site already is, this is going to be one popular program. The AG's announcement also mentions that they have shut down some scam sites offering do-not-call registration so caveat emptor. Are any other states offering similar services?"

5 of 16 comments (clear)

  1. Mod story up by forged · · Score: 2, Insightful

    After all the talks about this long-waited-for event, why is this story not on the front page today ?

  2. Given California's current financial status... by HotNeedleOfInquiry · · Score: 3, Funny

    They will probably turn around and sell the list along with an exemption from enforcement to the highest bidder.

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  3. Post them here by quintessent · · Score: 2, Funny

    Everyone just post your phone number and other ID info here, and we'll forward it along to the national registry. You can also include an e-mail address.

    At last... no more spam.

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  4. Massachusetts by Paul+Burney · · Score: 2, Informative

    I was looking for some tax forms the other day and stumbled on this (first link at mass.gov). Enjoy.

    https://www.madonotcall.govconnect.com/

    Supposed to start on July 1, 2003

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  5. Indiana has one that works by isn't+my+name · · Score: 2, Interesting

    Indiana passed legislation putting one into effect in 2002. I signed up as soon as I could. The effect has been amazing.

    Unfortunately, I remember some discussion when the U.S. do-not-call legislation was first proposed stating that Indiana's was more restrictive as to exceptions (basically, charities within 50 miles using unpaid volunteers, newspapers, political campaigns and something else).

    My understanding is that the U.S. legislation may be able to trump the state based on the non-restriction of interstate trade laws in the constitution. Though, I don't understand how it couldn't have been restriction of trade before the U.S. passed legislation.