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Recently, MTC Distributing celebrated 100 years of operation. The Assembly members and Senator that represent the region where their facilities are located presented a resolution commending MTC on their years of service to the community and the distinction of having reached this momentous milestone. You can read that resolution below: MEMBER’S RESOLUTION By the Honorable Adam C. Gray, 21st Assembly District; the Honorable Heath Flora, 12th Assembly District; the Honorable Carlos Villapudua, 13th Assembly District; and the Honorable Anna M. Caballero, 12th Senatorial District; Relative to commending                          MTC DISTRIBUTING             WHEREAS, MTC Distributing is celebrating its one hundredth

The Coalition seeks to overturn SB 793, the flavored tobacco ban, signed into law earlier in 2020. The law goes into effect on January 1, 2021. Due to the number of signatures submitted and the limitations brought on by COVID-19, it is likely that the signature counting process could carry in to late February. If the referendum is certified to be placed on the ballot in 2022 the implementation of the law will be delayed until after the vote is taken, however, from Jan 1 when the law takes effect until the referendum is certified the law will need to be

The California Assembly is considering a new proposal, Senate Bill 793, that contains a ban of traditional flavored tobacco products that have been legal for adults for decades.  This would cost the state billions and threaten distributors and the jobs they supply across California. We are working with a coalition to  STOP the flawed SB 793, which would hurt our members when they can least afford it.  Please join with us and add your name to the petition asking your legislator to oppose SB 793. Click the link below to add your name. SIGN THE PETITION www.retailersandstoreowners.org/SB-793 SB 793 will

Article linked here: WHAT’S GOING ON WITH VAPING? A California bill that would ban the sale of flavored tobacco products is set to go before the powerful Senate Appropriations Committee this Thursday. Currently, the bill is sitting in that committee’s suspense file. The bill has been championed by author, Sen. Jerry Hill, D-San Mateo, who said in a May statement that “1,300 people die every day due to tobacco related illnesses. There is no reason the most deadly product on earth needs to have a candy flavor.” It has lined up nearly 40 co-authors and is co-sponsored by Lt. Gov.

Late last week the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a national emergency declaration to provide hours-of-service regulatory relief to commercial vehicle drivers transporting emergency relief in response to the nationwide coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. FMCSA’s declaration provides regulatory relief for certain commercial motor vehicle operations providing direct assistance supporting emergency relief efforts intended to meet immediate needs for: Medical supplies and equipment related to the testing, diagnosis and treatment of COVID-19. Supplies and equipment, including masks, gloves, hand sanitizer, soap and disinfectants, necessary for healthcare worker, patient and community safety, sanitation, and prevention of COVID-19

This afternoon 6 San Francisco Bay Area counties ordered that residents must shelter in place, and that all non-essential business operations will be required to cease. This order was enacted to help prevent the continued spread of the COVID-19 virus. The affected counties are Santa Clara, San Mateo, San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin. The entire order can be read HERE. Under the Order of the Health Officer, essential businesses, and the industries that supply essential businesses are allowed to continue operations. The important sections within the document that define which businesses are considered essential are as follows: f.