National Grocers Association, one of WFIA's federal partners, worked with Olsson, Frank, Weeda, Terman, Matz PC to create a memorandum regarding customer use of face masks. As of July 28, 2020, neither President Trump nor any federal agency has required a nationwide mask requirement. However, Washington state has a mask mandate. The memorandum addresses some of the face mandates in other states, but also mask policies and liability concerns. The memorandum is focused on grocery stores but all business including convenience stores and suppliers may find this document helpful.
To read the full memorandum click HERE.
OLYMPIA — Aug. 28,2024 — They support Little League teams, community food banks and local seniors shopping on fixed incomes, but Washington’s small, independent grocers are increasingly in need of help themselves to compete with big-box retailers and commercial grocery chains.
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Yesterday, Governor Inslee rescinded Proclamation 20-82, which delayed the plastic bag ban. The plastic bag ban was initially supposed to take effect on January 1, 2021 after passing in the 2020 Legislative Session. The proclamation will expire at 11:59 PM on September 30, 2021, which means the plastic bag ban will be effective as of 12:00 AM on October 1.
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A summary of bills that passed the Washington State Legislature during the 2020 Legislative Session.
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