b'NEVADA Convenience Store Association Report 2023 WPMA State ReportPetroleum Marketers &SAVE THE DATE April 25-26, 2024Red Rock Casino Resort& Spa, and Siena Golf Club Las Vegas24WPMA Lahaina, delegation, seeking their support for federal legislation to require Maui relief fund. the six largest banks to allow merchants to use a third-partyPeter was on theprocessor if the merchant desired. Like the FDA effort described Maui Relief course soliciting above, swipe fee legislation NEEDS c-store owners and manage-donations for thement to engage with Nevadas Congressional delegation to garner relief effort as well.support for this legislation.Like all state associa- Nevada, like many other states, is working to create regulations tion events, they couldand guidelines to address occupational health and safety issuesnot happen without our related to heat exposure. The Nevada OSHA is developing generous sponsors: regulations in these specific areas: Heat Stress Prevention, Heat Federated Insurance, Altria and Illness Prevention Training, Engineering Controls, Personal Pro-Western States Petroleum Association.tective Equipment (PPE), Monitoring, and Emergency Response, Thank you for all you do to support the Nevada Petroleum with consideration of varied Work Schedules. Marketers and Convenience Store Association.Washoe County Air Quality Management Department is making changes to their regulations. These regulations are often designed Mark Your Calendar! to address issues related to air pollution, emissions, and other Coming up in the spring of 2024 is Big Dogs Howl, which air quality concerns but can sometimes forget that industry has a is set for April 25 & 26 at the Red Rock Resort and the Sienapart to play as well. Washoes AQMD is making changes to the Golf Course in Summerlin, Nevada. Nevada chapter with effects on general provisions. testing and reporting, violations, regulations and penalties, as well as Fees and Fees schedules. More Highlights NPM&CSA is a member of the Nevada Mining Association Fueling Nevada was invited by the Federal Drug Administra- to support our members who provide fuel, lubes and hot coffee tion to testify on the folly of FDAs proposed menthol cigaretteto Nevadas diverse mining industry which includes gold, silver, and flavored cigar ban. During a recent FDA listening session,copper and lithium. During this years convention held at South Peter Krueger highlighted the important role that c-stores play toLake Tahoe, Peter and Sarah caught up with our members from preventing underage sale of all tobacco products.Flyers, Hunt & Sons, and Broadbent & Associates to continue Credit card fees, AKA merchant or swipe fees, continue per- our successful relationship with the mining industry.centage rises with another fee increase soonFueling NevadaNPM&CSA has an extremely important role in regulations at is working with EMA and NACS to shine the light on the truethe federal, state and local level for the remainder of 2023, and cost of these fees. Peter Krueger traveled to Washington, D.C.we look forward to an exciting 2024!recently to meet with the members of the Nevada Congressional SWPMA News / Fall 202329'