In 2015, over 20 million people were involved in direct selling, accounting for over $36 billion in retail sales. DSA’s advocacy focuses on ensuring direct selling businesses can continue growing in the marketplace. To guide our efforts, DSA has developed policy papers clearly articulating the association’s positions and policy alternatives on the most important issues to direct selling. 

 

Business Opportunity Laws and Regulations Should Target Potential Frauds - Not Legitimate Direct Sellers
"Cooling Off" Statutes Offer Direct Selling Customers Peace of Mind
Direct Sellers Support Increased Data Security to Protect Customers
Requiring Direct Sellers to Use E-Verify is Inappropriate for the Direct Selling Business Model
Direct Sellers Support Using Technology to Facilitate Commerce
Franchising Legislation Should Not Cover Direct Sellers
Gig/Sharing Economy Proposals Impact on Direct Sellers as Independent Contractors
Protecting Independent Contractor Status is Key to Direct Selling
Laws Must Clearly Differentiate Between Pyramid Schemes and Legitimate Direct Selling Companies
Direct Sellers Support Fair Taxation
Direct Sellers Should Be Exempt From Telemarketing "Do Not Call” Legislation
Direct Sellers Should Be Exempt From Legislation Targeting Transient Merchants and Traveling Sales Crews
Requiring Direct Sellers to Pay Unemployment Compensation and Worker’s Compensation is Incompatible with the Direct Selling Model