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California requires all-party consent to record private conversations under Penal Code § 632. Penalties reach $2,500 criminal fine and $5,000 civil damages per violation.
South Dakota's lemon law (SDCL 32-6D) covers new vehicles with 4+ repair attempts or 30 days out of service. Learn the rights period, refund formula, and how to file.
Utah is a one-party consent state under Utah Code Ann. 77-23a-4. Illegal recording is a third-degree felony. Civil damages floor: $10,000. Updated 2026.
Hawaii's lemon law (HRS 481I) covers new vehicles with 3+ repair attempts or 30+ business days out of service within 2 years/24,000 miles. Manufacturer chooses refund or replacement.
Vermont's lemon law covers vehicles under 12,000 lbs with 3 repair attempts or 30 days out of service. Learn how to file a free arbitration claim and get a refund.
New Hampshire is an all-party consent state. Under RSA 570-A:2, every participant must consent before recording. Violations are a Class B felony or misdemeanor.
Idaho lemon law covers new vehicles under 12,000 lbs. Learn the 4-repair presumption, 30-day out-of-service rule, remedy options, and how to file a claim.
Louisiana is a one-party consent state under La. R.S. 15:1303(C)(4). Illegal recording is a felony carrying 2 to 10 years at hard labor. Learn the rules, penalties, and HB 410 status.
Tennessee's lemon law covers new vehicles with 3+ repair attempts or 30 cumulative days out of service. Learn thresholds, remedies, and how to file a claim.
Rhode Island's lemon law covers new vehicles under 10,000 lbs. Learn the 4-repair-attempt threshold, 30-day out-of-service rule, and how to claim your refund or replacement.
New Jersey is a one-party consent state under N.J.S.A. 2A:156A-4(d). Learn the consent rule, criminal penalties, civil damages, hidden-camera law, and the 2025 deepfake act.
Connecticut uses a hybrid framework: one-party consent for in-person recordings under § 53a-187; all-party consent required for phone calls under § 52-570d. Violations are a Class D felony.