AI receptionists for Maine businesses
Yes. We build and manage AI receptionists for Maine businesses, managed for you end to end from our studio in Kalispell, Montana. Maine is a one-party consent state under 15 M.R.S. 709(4); 710(1), so a business on the call may record it without telling the caller. Maine requires telling callers they are not talking to a human whenever the AI could pass for one (10 M.R.S. 1500-DD). Your agent answers in Eastern time, on the number you already have or a new local Maine number.
Researched and written by Modern Mustard Seed in Kalispell, Montana. Rules checked October 26, 2026, each linked to the text we read.
Maine at a glance
- Area codes
- 1
- 207
Recording a call in Maine
Maine is a one-party consent state. The sender or receiver is outside the definition of intercept.
“"Intercept" means to hear, record or aid another to hear or record the contents of any wire or oral communication through the use of any intercepting device by any person other than: A. The sender or receiver”
Does it have to say it is AI in Maine?
Maine requires telling callers they are not talking to a human whenever the AI could pass for one (10 M.R.S. 1500-DD).
Reaches an AI receptionist · In force since September 24, 2025
Maine transparency in consumer transactions involving AI
Anyone in trade or commerce using an AI chatbot, by text or by voice, must tell consumers clearly that they are not dealing with a human whenever the AI could lead a reasonable consumer to think it is one. A violation is a violation of the Maine Unfair Trade Practices Act.
“unless the consumer is notified in a clear and conspicuous manner that the consumer is not engaging with a human being.”
10 M.R.S. 1500-DD (P.L. 2025, c. 294, enacted as 1500-Y; reallocated by R.R. 2025, c. 1)
The Maine greeting we recommend
“Thanks for calling [your business]. You have reached our AI receptionist, and this call is recorded. How can I help?”
- Recording notice first, though Maine does not require it: a caller dialing from California or Washington brings an all-party rule onto the call.
- AI disclosure second, because Maine's 1500-DD requires it whenever the voice could pass for a person, and a natural voice can.
One area code, 207, Eastern time
Maine has a single area code, 207, in service since 1947, so every local number in the state starts with it.
- 2071947
All of Maine keeps Eastern time; the regulation names Maine as in the Eastern zone even where it lies east of 67 degrees 30 minutes. (49 CFR 71.4)
Callbacks and reminders in Maine
Maine automated solicitation call hours
Automated telephone calling devices making solicitation calls (sales, charitable solicitation or surveys) to any number in Maine. Sub. 2 separately restricts these calls to residential and cell numbers.
“A person may not use an automated telephone calling device to make solicitation calls to any telephone number in the State except weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., according to the time in this State”
Who licenses contractors in Maine
The state licenses electricians, plumbers and fuel technicians through examining boards. It does not license general or home contractors. Check a license: Search License Information.
“Maine does not license or regulate home contractors.”
- Electricians' Examining Board: electrical
- Plumbers' Examining Board: plumbing
- Maine Fuel Board: oil, solid fuel, propane and natural gas technicians
6,087 construction businesses
6,087 of Maine’s 43,345 business establishments, 14.0 percent, are in construction (Census County Business Patterns 2023).
Maine questions
Is it legal to use an AI receptionist in Maine?
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Yes. Maine is a one-party consent state under 15 M.R.S. 709(4); 710(1), so a business on the call may record it without telling the caller. Maine requires telling callers they are not talking to a human whenever the AI could pass for one (10 M.R.S. 1500-DD).
Does an AI receptionist have to say it is AI in Maine?
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Maine requires telling callers they are not talking to a human whenever the AI could pass for one (10 M.R.S. 1500-DD). Every agent we ship says it is an AI when asked.
Which area codes and time zone does an AI receptionist use in Maine?
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Maine has a single area code, 207, in service since 1947, so every local number in the state starts with it. All of Maine keeps Eastern time; the regulation names Maine as in the Eastern zone even where it lies east of 67 degrees 30 minutes.
Who licenses contractors in Maine?
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Maine Office of Professional and Occupational Regulation; licenses can be checked at https://www.pfr.maine.gov/almsonline/almsquery/welcome.aspx. The state licenses electricians, plumbers and fuel technicians through examining boards. It does not license general or home contractors.