To address the duration of certain consumer elections and to define the term "pre-existing business relationship".

1. Rewrites page 50, line 12 through page 51, line 3

   ReplacesPrinted page

   Removes page 50, line 12 through page 51, line 3 of the printed bill. See that page

   Inserted: (3) Duration.--The election of a consumer pursuant to paragraph (1)(B) to prohibit the sending of solicitations shall be effective permanently, beginning on the date on which the person receives the election of the consumer, unless the consumer requests that such election be revoked.

   Inserted: (4) Definition.--For purposes of this section, the term 'pre-existing business relationship' means a relationship between a person and a consumer, based on--

   Inserted: (A) the purchase, rental, or lease by the consumer of that person's goods or services, or a financial transaction between the consumer and that person during the 18-month period immediately preceding the date on which the consumer receives the notice required under this section; or

   Inserted: (B) an inquiry or application by the consumer regarding a product or service offered by that person, during the 3-month period immediately preceding the date on which the consumer receives the notice required under this section.

   Inserted: (5) Scope.--This section shall not apply to a

   Original wording

   On page 50, strike line 12 and all that follows through page 51, line 3 and insert the following:

Read automatically from the Congressional Record. Check the original before relying on it.

As printed