Virginia Decodedhttps://vacode.org5695559.1-518.2When automatic dialing-announcing devices prohibited2025Trade and CommerceAutomatic Dialing-Announcing Devices

A caller shall not use an automatic dialing-announcing device in connection with making a commercial telephone solicitation unless:

1. The subscriber has knowingly or voluntarily requested, consented to, permitted, or authorized receipt of the message, or

2. The message is immediately preceded by a live operator who, after disclosing (i) the name of the entity sending the message, (ii) the purpose of the message, (iii) the kinds of goods or services the message is promoting, and (iv), if applicable, the fact that the message intends to solicit payment or the commitment of funds, obtains the subscriber’s consent before the commercial telephone solicitation is delivered.

2009, c. 699.