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Mon 12 Dec 2008New law puts 'hefty price tag' on spam
BUSINESSES FOUND to be sending unsolicited e-mails and text messages could face fines of up to €250,000 under new legislation signed by Minister for Communications Eamon Ryan.
The regulations, which come into effect immediately, relate to all unsolicited mail sent by e-mail, text message or fax. Unsolicited mail for direct marketing purposes will be treated as an indictable offence under the legislation.
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