State utility regulators won’t ask the Louisiana Legislature to change the state’s “Do Not Call” law to ban calls from debt collectors. Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta was pushing for a change in the law, saying the calls can become harassing and intimidating. But the four other members of the commission argued it would be improper to say credit card companies, banks and other businesses can’t call the people who owe them money. The PSC voted 4-1 against asking state lawmakers to change the “Do Not Call” law. The law lets people sign up on a list that bars telephone solicitors from calling them. Companies that don’t comply are fined by the PSC. Exceptions are included in the law for debt collectors.
State commission won’t push change to ‘Do Not Call’ law
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