3.__Format of list; fee.__Provide for:

A.__The dissemination of copies of the Maine do-not-call list in formats, including electronic formats, commonly used by persons making telemarketing calls; and

B.__A fee, not to exceed $75, for each distribution of the Maine do-not-call list.

§14759.__Report by Attorney General

Before December 31st of each even-numbered year, the Attorney General shall submit a report to the Legislature.__ The report must contain for the 2-year period ending August 31st of the year of the report:

1.__Maine do-not-call list statistics.__A statement of the number of telephone numbers included on the Maine do-not-call list, the number of copies of the Maine do-not-call list distributed and the amount collected for those requests and for distribution;

2.__Complaints.__A list of complaints received by the Attorney General or a state agency concerning activities regulated by this subchapter, itemized by type;

3.__Enforcement.__A summary of any enforcement efforts made by the Attorney General and any state agencies; and

4.__Recommendations.__The Attorney General's recommendations for any changes in this subchapter and any necessary implementing legislation.

Emergency clause. In view of the emergency cited in the preamble, this Act takes effect when approved.

SUMMARY

This bill regulates telephone solicitation by consolidating various laws regarding telemarketers found in different sections of the Maine Revised Statutes and does the following.