What is OMEGA's policy on Restricted Sales: Tobacco, Alcohol & Lottery?
Selling restricted products - tobacco, alcohol and lottery - to individuals under age is illegal in West Virginia. State and federal law prohibits selling tobacco and lottery products to anyone under age 18. An individual must be 21 to purchase alcohol.
What does OMEGA do about food safety?
In an effort to meet customer demand and increase product offerings, more and more OMEGA member grocers and convenience stores are providing in-store food service. Items offered range from prepared deli sandwiches and ice cream to in-store food service.
Items offered range from prepared deli sandwiches and ice cream to in-store restaurants. While customers enjoy the convenience and enhanced products, providing food service for the public comes with major responsibilities. First and foremost, is the issue of food safety.
What is the difference in grades of gasoline?
Most people are aware that there are three choices for gasoline at the pumps: regular, mid-grade and premium. But what does it all mean, and is there a difference?
Regular grade gasoline is perfectly fine for most drivers and is now the dominant fuel of choice. However, the more powerful the car engine the more sensitive a driver should be to the type and grade of gasoline they put in their car.
OMEGA Press
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