CIGA Legislative Update

Final action has been taken on the following bills that which CIGA Government Relations Department had been engaged:

1. SB 39 (Padilla-D-Pacoima): Caffeinated Beer Beverages.   Signed by Governor. Details Here  

2. SB 272 (DeSaulnier-D-Concord): Leave of Absence: Organ Donation. Signed by Governor. Details Here  

3. SB 303 (Padilla-D-Pacoima): Food Safety: Food Handlers. Signed by Governor. Details Here  

4. SB 514 ( Simitian-D-Palo Alto): Dextromethorphan: Sales to Minors Prohibited. Signed by Governor. Details Here  

5. AB 350 (Solorio-D-Santa Ana): Displaced Janitor Opportunity Act. Failed passage in the Senate. Details Here
6. SB 111 (Yee-D-San Frnacisc0): Civil Rights: Language Restrictions. Vetoed by Governor. Details Here

For further information on these bills, or any other legislative issues, please call John Handley, Vice President, Government Relations at 1(800) 852-7606. To view previous legislative updates visit CIGA Legislative Archives.  

CIGA Fall Fever Radio Program 

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BEWARE: Investigator Imposters

Warning to all retailers! Be on the lookout for impersonators presenting themselves to be BOE representatives or investigators. Several complaints from retailers have been reported about suspects entering businesses, identifying themselves as a BOE representative, asking for infor-mation that must be retrieved from another area of the store, then stealing cash, cigarettes, and other tobacco products.

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What Businesses Need to Know

If a BOE Representative Visits Your Business, They WILL...

A BOE Representative Will NOT...

What Action to Take

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Where is YOUR Customers' Loyalty? 

 "True loyalty can survive even prolonged economic upheaval"

Despite the economy and the growth of private label, brand loyalty has increased in 45 of the top 100 CPG categories over the past three years, according to a new report from SymphonyIRI Group.    Click HERE to see the results and which products your customers want to see more of!

January 14-21, 2012

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