Arkansas Code Title 4. Business and Commercial Law § 4-99-402. Legislative findings and intent

(1) The use of the telephone to market goods and services to the home and to other businesses is now pervasive due to the increased use of cost-effective telemarketing techniques;

(2) Unrestricted telemarketing, however, can be an intrusive invasion of privacy;

(3) Many consumers are outraged over the proliferation of intrusive nuisance calls to their homes from telemarketers;

(4) In addition, the proliferation of unsolicited telemarketing calls, especially during the evening hours, creates a disturbance upon the home and family life of Arkansas consumers during a time of day used by many families for traditional family activities;

(5) In addition, some consumers maintain telephone service primarily for emergency medical situations, and unrestricted telemarketing calls to these consumers may create a health and safety risk for these consumers;

(6) Individuals' privacy rights, public safety interests, and commercial freedom of speech and trade must be balanced in a way that protects the privacy of individuals and permits legitimate telemarketing practices; and