In addition to complying with the requirements of Section 17500.3, as applicable, a telephonic seller, shall, at the time the solicitation is made and prior to consummation of a sales transaction, provide all of the following information to a prospective purchaser: (a) If the telephonic seller represents or implies that a prospective purchaser will receive, without charge therefor, certain specific items or one item from among designated items, whether the items are denominated as gifts, premiums, bonuses, prizes, or otherwise, the seller shall provide the following: (1) The information required to be filed by subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (4) of, and paragraph (5) of, subdivision ( l ) of Section 17511.4. In addition, each time the telephonic seller makes reference to an item or items, the telephonic seller shall state that no purchase is necessary, and that the purchase of goods will have no greater chance of receiving the more valuable item or items than the person who does not purchase. The seller shall state, in a manner enabling a consumer to copy the information, the method, including the telephonic sellerâs address, for obtaining without purchase the item or items or for a chance to obtain the item or items. The provisions of Section 17537.2 of the Business and Professions Code shall apply to all offers. (2) The complete street address of the location from which the salesperson is calling the prospective purchaser and, if different, the complete street address of the telephonic sellerâs principal location. (3) The total number of individuals who have actually received from the telephonic seller, during the preceding 12 months (or if the seller has not been in business that long, during the period the telephonic seller has been in business), the item having the greatest value and the item with the smallest odds of being received. (b) If the telephonic seller is offering to sell any metal, stone, or mineral, the seller shall provide the following information: (1) The complete street address of the location from which the salesperson is calling the prospective purchaser and, if different, the complete street address of the telephonic sellerâs principal location. (2) When required to be filed pursuant to Section 17511.4, the information specified in subparagraphs (A) and (B) of paragraph (2) of, and paragraph (5) of, subdivision (m) of Section 17511.4. (c) If the telephonic seller is offering to sell an interest in oil, gas, or mineral fields, wells, or exploration sites the seller shall provide the following information: (1) The complete street address of the location from which the salesperson is calling the prospective purchaser and, if different, the complete street address of the telephonic sellerâs principal location. (2) The information required to be filed by paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of, and subparagraph (A) of paragraph (3) of, subdivision (n) of Section 17511.4. (d) If the telephonic seller represents that office equipment or supplies being offered are offered at prices which are below those usually charged for these items, the seller shall provide the following information: (1) The complete street address of the location from which the salesperson is calling the prospective purchaser and, if different, the complete street address of the telephonic sellerâs principal location. (2) The name of the manufacturer of each of the items the telephonic seller has represented for sale and in which the prospective purchaser expresses interest. (e) If the solicitation is a âhome solicitation contract or offerâ within the meaning of Section 1689.5 of the Civil Code, the seller shall comply with the following: (1) At the time the solicitation is made, the telephonic seller shall inform the buyer orally of the following: (A) The buyer has the right to cancel the contract or offer until midnight of the third business day after the day on which the buyer receives the product or products ordered or the
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