Politicians making “robocalls” to cell phones without a voter’s written permission are violating federal restrictions on using telephone equipment
CLEVELAND, OH – It’s the election season in Ohio and you’ve received a “robocall” from a candidate for elected office you’ve never met or given your cellular telephone number. The call violates Title 47 of the United States Code, Section 227 under the heading “Restrictions on use of telephone equipment.” The specific language prohibiting the political robocalls is found at 47 U.S.C. 227(b)(1)(A). There’s a section in the law that authorizes victims of robo calls to sue for $500 per call. “b)Restrictions on use of automated telephone equipment. (1)Prohibitions. It shall be unlawful for any person within the United States, or any person outside the United…
