Under a requirement that will take effect in July, telemarketers will be prohibited from calling any number on that list. However, the new law contains a number of exemptions including any business regulated by the federal government and those who sell from their homes. Johnson said the new legislation was prompted by public demand for more privacy. Johnson stated that the new bill is cosponsored by both Republicans and Democrats. The bill has drawn praise and support from the AARP as well.
Seniors are sick and tired of having their day interrupted with rude calls.
The No Call list opened to the public on Dec. 11th and has already registered 250,083 telephone lines, about one-tenth of the state. Saint Louis County has the highest registration total with 45,810 phone numbers. Boone County has a registration total of 6,725 numbers. Enforcement of the law will begin July 1st.