Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

When It Comes to Tobacco, C-store Operators Must Be Masters in Adaptation

Retailers share how they’ve tweaked their offerings to deal with the federal vapor shakeup.
NATO: Federal Stimulus Plan Negates Need for Tobacco Tax Hikes

During a TPE 2021 session, Tom Briant discussed the impact of the $1.9-trillion American Rescue Plan and the funds allocated to the states.

Industry Groups Request Delay for Outdoor EMV Liability Shift

NACS, the Energy Marketers of America, NATSO and SIGMA seek an October 2021 deadline.
Legislative Corner: Kansas, New York & Pennsylvania

Convenience stores are excluded from marijuana legalization bill in New York.
Biden's $2T Infrastructure Plan Includes Electric-Vehicle Push

The American Jobs Plan calls for a national network of 500,000 EV chargers by 2030.
Tackling Tobacco: March 2021 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

Tobacco 21 and tobacco taxes dominate legislative agendas.
Visa Under Investigation for Its Debit-Card Practices

Retail groups applaud the Justice Department's review of possible anticompetitive moves.
Regulation & Legislation Continue to Shape the Tobacco Business

NATO Executive Director Tom Briant provides an update on federal regulation and legislation.
Convenience Industry Groups Support Cannabis Coalition

NACS and the Convenience Distribution Association join with the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education, and Regulation.
Credit-Card Companies Band Together to Promote Effective Public Policies

The Payments Leadership Council forms ahead of a delayed $1.1B increase in credit card processing fees.
Legislative Corner: Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, New York, Pennsylvania & Wisconsin

Tax changes, new state regulations and support for biofuels are among the most recent issues for c-stores.
NATSO Pushes to Have Truckstops Designated as Mobile Vaccine Sites

This would allow professional drivers to be vaccinated without having to return to a specific location, according to a joint letter to the CDC.
Lawmakers Urge Credit-Card Companies Not to Raise Interchange Fee Rates

The planned April hike will reportedly hit transactions like online card payments to restaurants and grocery stores.
Wawa Agrees to Pay Customers Up to $9 Million Over Data Breach

The convenience retailer will also spend $35 million to upgrade its cybersecurity.

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