FCC Do Not Fax Rule - Issue Summary



What is the fundamental issue?
Federal Preemption of State Laws Relating to Interstate Faxing

I'm a Realtor®. What does this mean to my business?
For those conducting interstate business, the law establishes a uniform standards including an existing business relationship exception that gives members a safe harbor for interstate commercial fax transmissions with existing clients and customers.

NAR Policy:
Support limited federal preemption of state laws under the Junk Fax Protection Act of 2005 with regard to interstate faxes but not intrastate faxes.

Legislative/Regulatory Status/Outlook:
N/A

Related Information:
Field Guide to Do-Not-Call, Do-Not-Fax, Do-Not-Email Laws



Regulatory Contact:
Scott Rinn, srinn@realtors.org, 202-383-7508


Legislative Contact:
Melanie Wyne, MWyne@realtors.org, 202-383-1234

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