Tackling Tobacco: August 2024 Legislative & Regulatory RoundupThe Massachusetts and Nebraska state legislatures close out the summer with positive tobacco tax news. FDA Finalizes Minimum Age Requirements for Tobacco SalesBeginning Sept. 30, retailers must check the photo ID of any backbar customer under the age of 30. Pennsylvania Retailers Can Now Apply to Sell RTD Alcoholic Beverages Grocers, c-stores and other operators will be able to start selling canned cocktails as of Sept. 16. Altria to Challenge ITC's Initial Determination in JUUL & NJOY Patent Case The response will extend an ongoing fight over the importation of ACE, the company's menthol vapor product. Circle K Reaffirms Commitment to Employee Safety Following Florida Investigation The convenience retailer is contesting the findings of the U.S. Department of Labor following a January 2024 incident. Parkland Responds to Shareholder Litigation Simpson Oil seeks relief from a governance agreement based on what it views as a material adverse change. Fuel Retailers Stand Against Bill to Open Up Rest Areas to EV Charging The RECHARGE Act would endanger private investment, according to NACS, NATSO and SIGMA. Illinois Opens First EV Chargers Under State EPA Grant Program The 16 charging ports are the first of at least 2,600 public fast chargers the state plans to deploy. Massachusetts Legislation Levels Competitive Playing Field for Lottery Sales A new law legalizing online lottery includes several protections for convenience stores. Tackling Tobacco: July 2024 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup State and local legislators are eyeing bills aimed at new tobacco retail outlets. First Previous 7 8 9 10 11 Next Last
