The National DNCL contains the names and numbers of consumers who do not want to receive unsolicited calls from telemarketers. Solicitation is the act of selling or promoting a product or service, or soliciting money by way of telephone, cell phone, or fax etc. Telemarketers will not be permitted to call any of the numbers on the National DNCL unless they already have an existing business relationship with the consumer or individual.

Consumers can register up to three different telephone numbers on the list free of charge. Your list of numbers must be renewed every three years. The telemarketers will have to subscribe to receive the list and pay a subscription fee. Penalties are in place for telemarketers who break the DNCL rules. The maximum fine for an individual violation is $1500 and $15,000 for corporations.

Consumers will be able to sign up for the National DNCL after September 30^th, 2008 by telephone (1-866-580-3625), fax, or email. For more information, instructions or contact information, go to www.LNNTE-DNCL.gc.ca.

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