If you're a small distributor just starting out, you might be tempted to skip the paperwork to save time. Don't. The PACT Act penalties are steep, and one bad supplier can drag you into a legal mess.

If you're an established distributor, you likely already have a compliance checklist. Use this as a refresher. And if you're ever in doubt, trust your gut. A supplier that's evasive about compliance is a supplier you don't need.

One last thing: the PACT Act isn't going anywhere. Treat compliance as a feature, not a bug. It'll save you headaches down the road.