1. Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise indicates, the following terms have the following meanings. A. "Telefacsimile" means any process in which electronic signals are transmitted by means of a telephone system for immediate direct printing as images or written text, excluding telecommunication signals transmitted by devices for the deaf, hard of hearing or speech impaired. [PL 2021, c. 348, §14 (AMD).] [PL 2021, c. 348, §14 (AMD).] 2. Prohibition. No person may initiate: A. The unsolicited transmission of a telefacsimile message: (1) Seeking charitable contributions; or (2) Promoting real property, goods or services for purchase or rent by the recipient of such a message. [PL 1989, c. 758 (NEW).] [PL 1989, c. 758 (NEW).] 3. Exception. Subsection 2, paragraph A, does not apply if the person initiating the transmission and the recipient have a contractual or business relationship and no request to cease any such transmission has been made by the recipient in writing or by telefacsimile message to the person initiating the transmission. [PL 1989, c. 758 (NEW).] 4. Penalty. Violation of this chapter is an unfair trade practice as prohibited by Title 5, section 207. Each complete telefacsimile transmission constitutes a separate violation. [PL 1989, c. 758 (NEW).]
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