SERVICES AVAILABLE

• Monitoring state and local legislation affecting the convenience store industry, keeping members regularly informed

• Representation of the Michigan convenience store industry at public hearings

• Coupon redemption program that earns you money

• Group health insurance

• Visa / Mastercard retail processing program at substantial savings over bank charges

• Cooperation with state and local government agencies in handling of laws, ordinances, and regulations affecting the industry

• Representation of your interests and answers to your current questions about proposed and current laws directly affecting convenience stores, such as: unemployment compensation, workers’ compensation, sales tax, credit cards, security and shoplifting, item pricing, single business tax, commercial tax assessment, energy regulation, and liquor laws

• Assistance with state agencies or departments. CSAM’s staff has provided special assistance to members in the following areas: consumer protection, Attorney General’s office, Liquor Control Commission, Michigan Department of Transportation, Agriculture, Treasury, Commerce and licensing and regulation.

• CSAM has available the technical resources to analyze legislation and proposed rules. These technical committees provide the basis for the association’s position on legislation and expert testimony before legislative committees.