Overview
- Primary statute(s) in the source set
- ORC §§4719.15, 4719.21; 1345.09, 1345.092
Do Not Call
- Registry information
- National DNC / state telemarketing framework
Calls
- Voice-call coverage
- YES
Text Messages
- Text-message coverage
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
Robocalls & Recorded Messages
- Autodial / prerecorded-call information
- Telemarketing rules
Caller ID
- Caller-ID / spoofing information
- Caller-ID blocking prohibited by §4719.21
Private Enforcement
Private remedies and government penalties are separate. Whether a private claim is available depends on the statute, facts, and applicable prerequisites.
- Private action
- YES — provision-specific
- Prerequisites
- §4719.15 is purchaser/transaction-based; §4719.21(C) person injured by caller-ID violation gets §1345.09 relief
- Private remedy
- §4719.15: at least amount paid + possible punitive/exemplary; §1345.09 relief includes actual economic damages and specified treble/$200 paths
- Attorney fees
- §4719.15 mandates reasonable fees/costs; §1345.09 fee rules separate
- Limitations
- §4719.15: 2 years from telephone solicitation
- Defenses / safe harbors
- §1345.092 cure-offer process can limit trebling, costs and later fees
Government Enforcement
- Government enforcement / penalties
- Government enforcement separately available
Recent / Upcoming Changes
- 2025–2026 changes in the source set
- Our current source set does not identify a material enacted change for 2025–2026.