Act 227 Home Solicitation Sales Act

Question 1

What does Act 227 do?

Answer 1

An act to regulate the sales of goods or services of more than $25.00 by a seller to a homeowner at the residence by use of
verbal, telephonic or written solicitation.

Question 2

In act 227, what shall home solicitations not be made by?

Answer 2

A home solicitation sale shall not be made by use of a telephonic recorded message

Question 3

In act 227, what shall be established?

Answer 3

Established a “Do Not Call List” and provides fees for maintaining the list

Question 4

Act 227 requires solicitors to give what?

Answer 4

Requires solicitor to give their full name, the name of the organization, and the phone number of the organization

Question 5

What does Act 227 prohibit?

Answer 5

Prohibits use of I.D. Blockers by solicitors.

Prohibits giving misleading or false statements

Question 6

Punishment for violating Act 227

Answer 6

Provides a fine of not more than six months or not more than $500.00 or both

Question 7

Act 227 cancellation period:

Answer 7

Provides a cancellation period of three business days