Our Mission
Protect and enhance the business interests of retailers that sell tobacco and nicotine products.Support the legislative and regulatory interests of members.Encourage the expansion of the retail tobacco and nicotine segment in a responsible manner.The National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO) is a national trade association organized to enhance the common business interests of all tobacco and nicotine retailers and to monitor and assist members in responding to tobacco and nicotine-related legislation on the federal, state, and local levels.
More about NATO and what we do
Legislative Leadership
Current Membership
How NATO helps tobacco and nicotine retailers
Protect tobacco and nicotine retailers against regulatory threats
Provides critical regulatory information for operators
Offers grassroots advocacy power
Serves as an independent industry voice to lawmakers
NATO Team
NATO Committees
NATO has 7 core committees which are the operational backbone through which it evaluates action needed, directs steps to be taken, mobilizes support, and accomplishes the work of its membership.
NATO CommitteesMember Perspectives
Tobacco and nicotine regulations are ever evolving and quite complex. NATO helps my business navigate these dynamics by engaging with elected officials and regulators throughout the country.
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