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IGIA Member Resources

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE
Click on the headings below to read more on each topic. 

SNAP/EBT

Find information about the 2026 Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) changes and other topics relating to SNAP/EBT.

Penny Guidance

​1/2/26 US Treasury Guidance
  • Penny Production Cessation FAQs https://home.treasury.gov/news/featured-stories/penny-production-cessation-faqs
  • While they offered rounding guidance, and used the simple rounding method as an example, they do stress that it is non-binding. Meaning, it does not preempt any local, state, or federal laws or regulations.
1/9/26 — Federal Reserve Financial Services to take new actions to support penny circulation
Resources from the National Conference of State Legislatures
  • The Penny Report Townhall
  • With Demise of the Penny, States Prepare for Change
  • Elimination of the Penny: Cents-able Considerations​

Beverage Container Control Law

Iowa's Beverage Containers Control Law, also known as the "Bottle Bill," was implemented in 1979 with the intent to clean up litter by recovering beverage containers for recycling. Iowa's bottle bill deposit law covers all carbonated and alcoholic beverages. Find out more about the redemption process and view documents, forms, and other resource links.

WeCard: Tobacco21 & Alcohol

Visit wecard.org for more information.

Service Animals

Iowa law requires landlords and public accommodations to allow service dogs and assistive animals that help persons with disabilities. Find out more about the Iowa laws, including what service animals are covered, what classifies as public accommodation, and what the rules are for service animals. 

Permits and Licenses

Contact Audrey Comer at [email protected] for a list of agencies with contact information for permits and licenses — everything from food, liquor, WIC, sales tax, pharmacy and more.

U.S. Department of Labor

The US Department of Labor provides extensive workplace poster resources as well as information about child labor laws and youth employment rules. 

Inspections & Appeals

The Iowa Department of Inspections & Appeals Food and Consumer Safety Bureau is responsible for administering and enforcing the Iowa Food Code (Iowa Code Chapter 137F) by conducting food safety inspections at food establishments (grocery stores, restaurants, and convenience stores) and food processing plants.
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