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State And National Advocacy
In today’s highly competitive business environment, changes in state and federal rules, regulations and laws can have a dramatic impact on your business operations. Members are provided with up-to-date information on new laws and regulations. More importantly, the AFPD maintains a comprehensive government affairs program which constantly seeks to influence legislative and regulatory policies on the federal, state and local level affecting retailers. The AFPD works diligently on a daily basis to protect your interests and profitability by monitoring legislative action and seeking changes, such as implementation of laws allowing for liquor price reduction, the Michigan MUSTFA Fund Amendment, fighting and opposing the expansion of the Bottle Bill, elimination of the Ohio CAT tax and Michigan SBT, and obtaining larger commissions for retailers on jackpot winning tickets. These and many other efforts have been the result of AFPD representatives fighting to ensure you remain competitive in the market. Our team effort approach also gives members an opportunity to take an active and direct role in communicating with their state and federal legislatures on issues of concern.
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