Wednesday, August 15, 2001
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Wednesday, August 15, 2001 |
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Aug. 15 is no-call registration deadline Aug. 15 is the cutoff day to register for the Georgia No Call List and be included on the updated list for the calendar quarter beginning Oct. 1. After Aug. 15, the next sign-up opportunity is Dec. 15 for inclusion on the February list. Currently, more than 2,500 telemarketers in 49 states and two foreign countries receive the Georgia No Call List each quarter. Since becoming operational in 1999, the Georgia No Call List has dramatically limited the number of telemarketing calls that can be placed to the homes of the individuals who have registered their objections to receiving these types of calls. Supporters of lists to stop sales calls to residential telephones have proposed legislation in 33 states including California and Texas. Thirteen states including Georgia currently have laws in place to limit telemarketing calls. The Georgia No Call List now has over 230,000 residential subscribers. The Governor's Office of Consumer Affairs handles all violations reported by Georgia residents. More than 70 companies across the country have paid fines for violations of the no call legislation in 13 states. A Georgia resident may subscribe or receive additional information about the list by calling the toll free number, 1-877-GANOCALL (1-877-426-6225). Or visit HtmlResAnchor www.ganocall.com.
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