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Ohio Department of Taxation
Commercial activities tax and cigarette license renewal date changes coming in 2024.
News from Ohio
Lame Duck Session
OWMA is tracking a number of bills during the final days of the 135th General Assembly.
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Learn more about Sedgwick's unemployment compensation management for employers.
News from FDA
Unauthorized product actions
$76 Million in Illegal E-Cigarettes Seized in Joint Federal Operation
News from Ohio
Ohio General Election
Voter information including Ohio Supreme Court races, ballot issues and link to your sample ballot.
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Don't miss your opportunity to be evaluated for and enroll in OWMA's group rating program.
Conference Thank You
Event recap and pictures
Another great year to be at the Midwest Wholesale Distributors Conference!
News from FDA
Unauthorized product actions
FDA takes action against unauthorized e-cigarettes promoted at industry trade show
News from FDA
Youth Tobacco Survey
National survey shows youth e-cigarette use drops to lowest level in a decade
Industry News
New Member Welcome
Duber RetailSource1, an Ohio based manufacturer's representative for Non-Foods Marketing.
News from Ohio
Tax Department Updates
Cigarette dealer license renewals and premium cigar tax adjustment
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Warehousing has seen employment growth, but that has brought with it an increase in employee injuries.
News from Washington
Final overtime rule filed
Rule expands overtime pay by increasing the salary thresholds effective July 1, 2024
Industry News
Consumer snack trends
C-Sore News highlights five key takeaways from CDA Marketplace 2024
News from FDA
Tobacco products database
FDA launched a searchable database of tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, that may be legally marketed in the United States.
Industry News
Fallout from tobacco ban
Massachusetts task force details fallout from state flavored tobacco ban
Industry News
Vapor Category News
Senators reach out to c-store chains and wholesalers about unauthorized vapor product sales.
News from FDA
Civil money complaints issued
Agency emphasizes it will continue to take actions against mfgs, distributors and retailers for unauthorized e-cigarette sales.
Issues & Advocacy
News from Ohio
Legislation introduced to begin state income and commercial activity taxes elimination discussion.
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Safety Series webinars, identifying and reporting suspected fraud claim, and other insights from Sedgwick.
News from FDA
Court decision and FDA MDOs
Federal court grants permanent stay of enforcement on marketing denial order for Vuse, and FDA issues additional marketing denial orders on other e-cigarette products.
News from Ohio
Ohio Department of Taxation
Commercial activities tax and cigarette license renewal date changes coming in 2024.
Issues & Advocacy
News from Ohio
Legislation, what employers should know about Ohio's new recreational marijuana law, and OWMA shares rules and audits comments with Tax Department.
Issues & Advocacy
Local Issues and Ordinances
Resources to prepare for the Columbus flavored tobacco/vapor sales ban, effective January 1, 2024.
Workers' Comp & Safety
News from Sedgwick
Understanding and reducing the risk of workplace musculoskeletal disorders injuries.
News from FDA
Resource Center: Menthol/Flavors
FDA plans to release the final draft rule in August 2023 to ban the legal sale of menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars through licensed, regulated businesses.