### Question
What is the definition of annual period?


### Answer
The definition of **annual period** is as follows in *15 U.S.C. § 6152*:

> the 12-month period beginning on the first day of the month in which a person pays the fee described in paragraph (1)

#### Citation:
  - *15 U.S.C. § 6152*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 87A-NATIONAL DO-NOT-CALL REGISTRY**

