HB 1110 - DIGEST

     Declares an intent to create a way for persons to post, in effect, a "no solicitation" sign at their telephones, and a means by which commercial telephone solicitors can screen persons who wish to receive calls from those who do not, so that solicitors may more effectively use their solicitation resources.

     Declares that any person injured by a violation of this act may bring a civil action in superior court to recover liquidated damages of not less than five hundred dollars nor more than two thousand dollars per violation, plus the costs of bringing the action and reasonable attorneys' fees.

     Makes an appropriation of fifty thousand dollars for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2000, from the general fund to the department of licensing for the purposes of this act.

     Requires a report by November 30, 2000, from the department of licensing to the senate energy, technology and telecommunications committee and house of representatives technology, telecommunications and energy committee on the implementation of this act and cost of administering and enforcing this act.