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Agency Relationships and the Law Manual — September 21, 2017
The concept of “agency” – the legal relationship that is created when one person is authorized to act on behalf of another – is an important one in the travel industry. Travel advisors are routinely authorized to act on behalf of others, most notably, the traveling public. This manual uses real-life case studies to provide an understanding of what this means to the travel advisor.

2017 U.S. Travel Agency Regulatory Compliance Manual — September 21, 2017
ASTA’s 2017 U.S. Travel Agency Regulatory Compliance Manual is a plain-English white paper that explains the major federal statutes and regulations that directly impact travel agents. ASTA has added several new features to the 2017 manual

ASTA’s 2014 U.S. Travel Agency Regulatory Compliance Handbook — March 4, 2014
This handbook explains the major federal statutes and regulations that directly impact travel agents. The 2014 handbook also contains new guidance on the Hazardous Materials Rule, which all agents must follow effective Jan. 1, 2015.

ASTA's U.S. Travel Agency Regulatory Compliance Handbook — January 29, 2013
This white paper explains in plain-English the major federal statutes and regulations that directly impact travel agents. It not only outlines a travel agency’s obligation with each rule, but also provides supplemental guidance that ASTA has obtained directly from DOT in response to concerns expressed by members.

ASTA letter to President Obama on Cuba Travel — September 24, 2010
A letter to President Obama asking to remove barriers to Cuba travel.

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Virginia — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Virginia

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for New York City — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for New York City

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Pennsylvania — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Pennsylvania

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for California — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for California

State Regulation - Seller of Travel Legislation Study — July 14, 2009
Currently, seventeen states including the District of Columbia impose some type of regulation on travel sellers and tour operators. Due to the perceived rampart abuse of consumers, states began enacting stern measures designed to combat fraudulent business practices within the industry. California, Florida, Hawai'i and Washington generally have the most restrictive seller of travel regimes, while the laws in states like Massachusetts and Pennsylvania are much more limited in scope.

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Washington — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Washington

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for New York — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for New York

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Illinois — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Illinois

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Iowa — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Iowa

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Hawaii — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Hawaii

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Delaware — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Delaware

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Washington D.C. — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Washington D.C.

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Missouri — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Missouri

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Nevada — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Nevada

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Minnesota — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Minnesota

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Louisiana — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Louisiana

Seller of Travel Fact Sheet for Massachusettes — July 14, 2009
Seller of Travel Act for Massachusettes

Legislative Action: ASTA’s Guide to Participating in the Political Process — May 12, 2008
Each year, numerous bills circulating through Congress and state legislatures are proposing more taxes on agency service fees, changes in business taxation, potential solutions for health care reform and many other policies affecting the livelihood of travel professionals. This detailed guide shows you many of the valuable ways you can participate in the policymaking process and influence positive change for the future of the travel industry.