R.I. Gen. Laws § 5-61-3.4
§ 5-61-3.4. Use of prerecorded or synthesized voice messages
(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 which allows the subscriber's line to be released within five (5) seconds after termination of the
telephone call by the subscriber.
