Overview
- Primary statute(s) in the source set
- W. Va. Code §§46A-6F-501, 502, 601, 701
Do Not Call
- Registry information
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
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 / automated-dialing framework
Caller ID
- Caller-ID / spoofing information
- Misleading/inaccurate caller ID prohibited
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
- Prerequisites
- §502 for §501 violations; §701 for §601 abusive-practice violations
- Private remedy
- Actual damages + court-set penalty $100–$3,000 under identified remedy sections
- Attorney fees
- Our current source set does not establish a state-specific rule on this point.
- Limitations
- 2 years for identified private-remedy sections
- Defenses / safe harbors
- Cure / bona-fide-error protections; statutory safe harbors
Government Enforcement
- Government enforcement / penalties
- Administrative penalty up to $5,000 for registration violations; other enforcement 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.