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Issues & Advocacy
Local Issues and Ordinances
Resources to prepare for the Columbus flavored tobacco/vapor sales ban, effective January 1, 2024.
Issues & Advocacy
News from Ohio
Legislation, what employers should know about Ohio's new recreational marijuana law, and OWMA shares rules and audits comments with Tax Department.
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Understanding and reducing the risk of workplace musculoskeletal disorders injuries.
News from FDA
Youth Tobacco Survey
The 2023 national survey results show that fewer high schoolers are using tobacco and e-cigarettes, with slight increase among middle school students.
Industry News
Vapor Category News
NJOY brings litigation against illicit disposable vapor manufacturers.
News from FDA
Resource Center: Menthol/Flavors
FDA advances proposed product standards banning menthol and flavors to step #8 of the 9-step rule making process.
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
OSHA reporting for warehousing, workers' comp group rating, BWC bonus & rebate incentives, and workplace safety training opportunities.
Issues & Advocacy
State and Local Updates
Bill introduced to increase penalties for underage sales, and updates on local activity.
We Card Awareness
September 2023
We Card Awareness Month focuses on important reminders and resources to prevent underage tobacco and vapor sales.
Conference Thank You
Pictures and Event Recap
It was a great year to be at the Midwest Wholesale Distributors Conference!
News from FDA
Warning letters issued
Online retailers warned to stop selling illegal e-cigarettes resembling characters, school supplies, toys and drinks.
Workers' Comp & Safety
OSHA news from Sedgwick
OSHA National Emphasis Program focuses on reducing and preventing hazards and injuries in warehousing and distribution centers.
MWDC 2023
Thank you!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2023 conference! Pictures and full recap coming soon!
News from FDA
Resource Center: Menthol/Flavors
FDA plans to release the final draft rule in August 2023 to ban the legal sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars through licensed, regulated businesses.
News from Washington
Credit Card Competition Act
Reducing credit card swipe fees would benefit all businesses and consumers.
OWMA Golf Classic
Winners and Pictures
The 2023 Golf Classic included fun, prizes and an end of the day weather shift!
Workers' Comp & Safety
Sedgwick Safety Insights
OSHA's National Emphasis Program targets fall protection.
News from Ohio
State Budget Updates
Senate releases budget bill rewrite with income tax and CAT rate reductions. Progress on county arts tax but more changes still needed.
Industry News
We Card 'Social Sourcing' Program
We Card is rolling out a new program to address the problem of “social sourcing” of tobacco and vaping products.
Industry News
Convenience channel's effect on snacking
Sweets & Snacks Expo session highlights candy and snacks category boost from foodservice traffic, pack size variety and technology adoption.
News from Ohio
Phones Down. It's the Law
As of April 4, 2023, is it illegal to use or hold a cell phone or electronic device while driving in Ohio.
News from Washington
Reagan-Udall Foundation
Report prompts House committee to question operations of FDA tobacco program.
News from FDA
Center for Tobacco Products
Court issues stay on Vuse Solo G2 menthol replacement cartridge marketing denial order.
Issues & Advocacy
Local Issues and Ordinances
Columbus public health code update includes increase in penalties for retail sales violations.
News from FDA
Center for Tobacco Products
FDA authorizes U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company's Copenhagen Classic Snuff to be marketed as a modified risk tobacco product.
News from Ohio
Statehouse Bill Tracking
Excise tax bad debt relief, flavor ban in state budget and other issues being tracked by OWMA.
Industry News
Headlines from Altria
Altria will gain full global ownership of NJOY e-vapor product portfolio, and exchanges minority stake in JUUL Labs for heated tobacco intellectual property rights.
Workers' Comp & Safety
Compnotes from Sedgwick
Seminars, BWC premium rebate programs and more news you need from Sedgwick, administrator of OWMA's workers' comp group rating program.
Industry News
FDA urged to deal with illegal vapor products
RAI Services Company asks agency to prioritize closing enforcement loopholes.
News from FDA
Center for Tobacco Products
RJ Reynolds Vapor Company receives stay of enforcement on FDA MDO on Vuse menthol vapor refill products
Workers' Comp & Safety
Is your OSHA Form 300A ready?
The summary of job related illnesses/injuries must be posted by February 1st.
Industry News
C-sores looking to expand into Ohio
Convenience Store News reports that RaceTrac and Wawa are working on site locations.