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Interested in Pennsylvania's Hot Join one of PFMA/PCSC's Member Committees!
Legislative Committee Discuss issues such as the impact of annual state budget proposals, beer sales, tobacco sales, disaster planning, fuel issues and more. Sign up — provide staff contact/title/email/phone/address. FoodPAC Committee Plans and participates in annual fundraising activities for PFMA's political action committee (PAC). Promotes and protects the needs and interests of the food industry through political action, such as supporting public office candidates who are in general agreement with the committee's objectives. The group approves such activities in accordance with federal and state laws governing election campaign funding. Sign up — provide staff contact/title/email/phone/address. Food Protection Committee Discusses PA laws and regulations including the Food Code, Food Employee Certification Act, Country-of-Origin labeling, agro-terrorism and more. The committee works closely with the PA Department of Agriculture on a regular basis. Sign up — provide staff contact/title/email/phone/address. Loss Prevention Committee Discusses issues such as organized retail theft, shared crime reporting, e-fraud, gang threats, drive-offs, and store security. The committee works closely with law enforcement officials. Sign up — provide staff contact/title/email/phone/address. PA Pharmacy Council Addresses issues and concerns in the pharmacy industry such as pharmacy technician certification, injectable meds, and Medicaid reimbursement rates. Sign up — provide staff contact/title/email/phone/address. Penn DOT Work Group This committee was established in 2009 to review Penn DOT policies and practices relating to the issuance of Highway Occupancy Permits and other land use/development issues. Following discussion with Penn DOT officials, representatives of local governments, developers and other stakeholders have developed alternative methods for streamlining the permitting process. Penn DOT is implementing policies that should speed the permitting process and committee members may consider legislative changes in 2011. Sign up — provide staff contact/title/email/phone/address. Fuel Committee This committee established in 2010 discusses legislative and regulatory issues concerning the storage and sale of motor fuels. Sign up — provide staff contact/title/email/phone/address. If you have any questions regarding these committees, please contact: Annette Knapp (717) 760-5922 or Toll Free 800-543-8207
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The Pennsylvania Food Merchants Association (PFMA) and Pennsylvania Convenience Store Council (PCSC) offer members the opportunity to join committees working to serve the best interests of Pennsylvania's food industry. Committee members stay current on issues via PFMA staff and may be called upon to contact legislators and/or state officials about food industry concerns. The following committees meet throughout the year either in person or via conference call. All committees review and discuss current legislation affecting the industry, discuss possible action and strategies for dealing with these issues and suggest policies and direction for the PFMA/PCSC Government Relations Department. Below is a summary of committee activities and a sample of their current issues. Please indicate which of your staff members would be interested in joining the committees listed below via email to 