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$500 -- statutory damages per violation for Washington CEMA email and text marketing violations (2025)
Under Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act (CEMA), statutory damages for email and text message marketing violations are $500 per violation.
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Washington State Legislature
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https://www.numberverifier.com/post/whats-in-your-subject-line-cema-underscores-the-risk-of-misleadi… ↗
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What’s In Your Subject Line? CEMA Underscores the Risk of Misleading Your Audience
May 13, 2025
Navigate the evolving landscape of digital marketing compliance with Washington state's CEMA. Stringent regulations on email and text marketing mean hefty penalties for infractions. Discover how recent rulings impact your strategy and stay compliant to avoid risks.
The landscape of digi…
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Statutory penalty defined in Washington's Commercial Electronic Mail Act (Chapter 19.190 RCW)
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