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NYACS Members Care! As essential community businesses, New York's 8,500 convenience stores are open and operating in conformity with federal, state, and local standards. Click to see how member stores are innovating, partnering, and supporting their communities to help during the current public health crisis.
Guidance for NYACS Member Retailers on Implementing the New York State Plastic Bag Ban on March 1, 2020.
- Albany County Legislature passes ban on plastic straws in food establishments; awaits County Executive’s signature
- DEC issues proposed implementing regulations for 3/1/20 statewide plastic bag ban, invites public comment
- Governor Cuomo to propose stiffer penalties for selling untaxed cigarettes and for underage sales of tobacco or vaping products
- New York health panel extends, revises flavored e-cigarette ban order even though it remains frozen due to a court injunction