The value of membership in NATO can be measured by the benefits members receive from the association’s specialization in tobacco and nicotine legislative and regulatory issues, the organization’s grassroots legislative advocacy efforts, the one of its kind local advocacy project, the expertise of NATO staff on tobacco and nicotine legislation and FDA regulations, the acclaimed NATO News Bulletin for its tobacco and nicotine legislative analysis and regulatory news updates, and the legal resource for all questions related to tobacco and nicotine legislation and FDA regulations.
"NATO is my go to source for all tobacco and nicotine regulatory developments on the federal, state and local levels of government. I encourage all retailers who sell tobacco and nicotine products to join this top-notch organization.”
~ Andrea Jackson, Jackson BevCo. Inc. – Idaho and NATO Board Membership Chair
Benefits of Membership
Cost Savings to NATO Members
A retailer would need to spend thousands of dollars per state in which its stores are located to obtain the same legislative monitoring services, legislative updates, legislative alerts, and expert legal advice on tobacco and nicotine-related issues that NATO provides for a substantially lower annual membership fee.
Specialization
NATO is the only national retail trade association that specializes exclusively in tobacco and nicotine issues on the local, state, and federal levels. NATO is the best ally that a retailer can have in protecting the right to sell legal tobacco and nicotine products.
Legislative Advocacy
NATO was founded on the belief that tobacco and nicotine retailers need to become engaged in the legislative process to protect the right to sell legal tobacco and nicotine products in order to protect their businesses. NATO provides association members the information and tools needed to make sending an e-mail or calling a lawmaker a simple process that can impact the outcome of legislation.
Expertise
NATO staff members are experts on local and state grassroots legislative advocacy and help association members become involved in the legislative process to protect their businesses.
News Resource
The NATO News Bulletin is an acclaimed electronic news update that contains up-to-date information about pending local, state, and federal legislation and FDA regulations.
Legal Resource
When a NATO member has a legal question on FDA regulation or on legislation, NATO's attorneys are regulatory and legal experts on tobacco and nicotine issues. This includes extensive in the FDA Center for Tobacco and Nicotine Products policies and processes, litigation matters, and federal, state & local legislation.
Have Questions?
The NATO staff is happy to discuss membership with you, and answer any questions you may have. Contact us by form, or call the office at
(845) 430-5471.