Diesel-Powered Vehicle Idling Act Calls for Signage Compliance
On October 9, 2008, Governor Rendell signed Senate Bill 295 into law which is known as the Diesel-Powered Motor Vehicle Idling Act. In addition to placing restrictions on the idling of diesel-powered vehicles, the Act requires landlords to comply with certain signage requirements and imposes liability for violations of the Act on owners and operators of locations where vehicles subject to the Act load, unload or park. The Act will take effect on February 6, 2009, and, except in limited circumstances, preempts all local ordinances and rules regarding the subject matter of the Act. (More)

Looking For a Composting Facility For Your Store's Food Waste?
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PFMA Members Find Out How to Start Their Own Composting Programs
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Submitting Multiple Vouchers; Changing Bank Info.
Find out how to submit multiple EBT manual vouchers or change your bank account information... (More)

Damaged EBT Card/Retailer Letter
If you find that customers are repeatedly coming in with damaged EBT cards that do not scan properly, you can provide the customer a letter encouraging them to obtain a replacement. (More)

Interested In Becoming an Authorized Food Stamp Program Retailer?
You have several ways in which to obtain an application for authorization... (More)

Pennsylvania EBT Contact Fact Sheet
Do you ever have EBT questions? Keep this fact sheet handy as it offers helpful contact information... (More)

Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers
On August 19, 2009, the federal government announced the release of updated guidance for businesses and employers to plan and respond to the upcoming flu season. A comprehensive “Toolkit” has been prepared to assist businesses with planning activities. (More)

FMI's Pandemic Planning Resource For The Grocery Industry
The Food Marketing Institute's (FMI) "Avian Influenza and Pandemic Preparedness - A Planning Resource For The Grocery Industry" is available... (More)

PCI Compliance: Are You At Risk?
New Payment Card Industry Data Security Standards (PCI_DSS) could require some retailers to invest in new point-of-sale equipment. (More)

Food Employee Certification Regulation Info.
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture adopted Food Employee Certification final regulations on August 7, 2004. The regulation implements minimum food safety training requirements for food establishments within the state. (More)

Pennsylvania Food Regulation Overview
Overview of the interplay between state, county and local level food laws... (More)

Local Health Department Contacts
Find out your local health department contacts... (More)

Pennsylvania Food Code
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Revenue Dept. Calls for Payment of Use Tax
The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has launched a campaign to increase business taxpayers' awareness of reporting and paying state Use Tax... (More)

Comply with the Pa. Clean Indoor Air Act
Governor Rendell signed Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act (CIAA) into law on June 13, 2008. The legislation (Senate Bill 246) prohibits smoking in a public place or a workplace and lists examples of what is considered a public place... (More)

Retailers Must Comply with the Pa. Tobacco Directory Act
Under the Pennsylvania Directory Act, which was passed into law in December 2003, only cigarette brands that are registered on the Directory may be sold in Pennsylvania... (More)