Indiana Code 24-5-12-25. Blocking telephone number or identity of solicitor; violations
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Sec. 25. (a) If a person makes a solicitation to a prospect that is outside of the course of dealing (as described in IC 26-1-1-205), whether personally, through salespersons, or through the use of an automated dialing and answering device, the person may not knowingly or intentionally block or attempt to block the display of the person’s:
For details, see Ind. Code § 35-50-3-2 and Ind. Code § 35-50-3-3(2) identity;
(1) telephone number; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Indiana Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A misdemeanor | up to 1 year | up to $5,000 |
| Class B misdemeanor | up to 180 days | up to $1,000 |
Terms Used In Indiana Code 24-5-12-25
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- person: means an individual, an incorporated or unincorporated organization or association, or any other legal entity. See Indiana Code 24-5-12-4
- prospect: means a person solicited by a seller. See Indiana Code 24-5-12-6
- solicitation: means a telephone conversation or attempted telephone conversation that occurs in a telephone call made by a seller to another person in which the seller offers, or attempts to offer, an item to the other person in exchange for money or other consideration. See Indiana Code 24-5-12-9
by a caller identification service (as defined in IC 24-5-14.5-3) when attempting to initiate a telephone conversation for the purpose of making a solicitation to a prospect.
(b) A person who knowingly or intentionally violates this section commits a Class B misdemeanor. However, the offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a previous unrelated conviction under this subsection.
As added by P.L.48-1998, SEC.7. Amended by P.L.151-2013, SEC.7.