# R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.4: Use of prerecorded or synthesized voice messages

> Rhode Island · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-3.4

## Section

- **Citation:** R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.4
- **Heading:** Use of prerecorded or synthesized voice messages
- **Jurisdiction:** Rhode Island
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** RI Code / Title 5 / Chapter 5-61 / Section 5-61-3.4

## Text

(a) A telephonic seller shall not use or connect to a telephone line an automatic-dialing-announcing device unless: (1) The subscriber has knowingly or voluntarily requested, consented to, permitted, or authorized receipt of the message; or (2) The message is immediately preceded by a live operator who obtains the subscriber€™s consent before the message is delivered.

(b) This section does not apply to:

(1) Recorded messages from school districts to students, parents, or employees; or

(2) Messages advising employees of work schedules.

(c) Whenever the message is preceded by a live operator, the operator must, at the outset of the message, disclose:

(1) The name of the business, firm, organization, association, partnership, or entity for which the message is being made;

(2) The purpose of the message;

(3) The identity or kinds of goods or services the message is promoting; and

(4) If applicable, the fact that the message intends to solicit payment or commitment of funds.

(d) A telephonic seller shall not use an automatic-dialing-announcing device to make calls into or within this state, unless the device is designed and operated so as to create a disconnect signal or an on-hook condition that allows the subscriber€™s line to be released within five (5) seconds after termination of the telephone call by the subscriber.

## Nearby sections

- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-1 § 5-61-1. €œTelephone Sales Solicitation Act.€](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-2 § 5-61-2. Definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3 § 5-61-3. Registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.1 § 5-61-3.1. Security.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-3.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.2 § 5-61-3.2. Other grounds for denial of registration.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-3.2.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.3 § 5-61-3.3. General disclosures.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-3.3.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.4 § 5-61-3.4. Use of prerecorded or synthesized voice messages.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-3.4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.5 § 5-61-3.5. Do not call lists.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-3.5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.6 § 5-61-3.6. Hours of operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-3.6.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-4 § 5-61-4. Filing, information required.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-4.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-5 § 5-61-5. Criminal penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-5.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-5.1 § 5-61-5.1. Remedies €” Injunctive relief €” Civil penalties.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-5.1.md)
- [R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-6 § 5-61-6. Severability.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_RI_T5_C5-61_S5-61-6.md)

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