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2017
MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTORY
179
Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) and FCC
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Private right of action allows consumer to sue for statutory damages of $500 (and up to $1,500 for a willful
violation) per call or text message sent to any wireless number you cannot prove you have prior written consent
to call or text with marketing messages.
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Class action liability is unlimited.
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Potential civil forfeiture penalties up to $10,000 per violation or three times that amount for each day of a
continuing violation.
Note:
The following is a quick reference to potential federal penalties for certain key tasks, referenced in the
2017
Compliance Guide
from Dealertrack, to be performed by your dealership. It is not intended as an exhaustive or
official analysis of all penalties that may be assessed for a violation. You should consult your attorney with any
questions you may have for your particular situation. Please also note that some of the penalties identified below
are subject to periodic adjustment, and the amounts reflected below are indicative of a particular period in time
only (October 2016), and may be subject to change.
Information provided Courtesy of Dealertrack Technologies 888.705.7926;
www.dealertrack.com