The local franchises never stopped selling propane or supplies. The corporate office is supporting the request, but not forcing store owners to comply. There’s no reason to boycott the Bismark stores.

The individual store owner is continuing to sell propane and other supplies. The corporate office is supporting the MCSD request, but not forcing franchisees to comply.

ACE stores are locally owned franchises. ACE Corporate is supporting the request of the MCSD; the local stores in Bismark are continuing to sell supplies.

ACE Corporate has picked sides.
The local stores, however, are continuing to sell and fill propane canisters.

The local stores are NOT complying with the request of the MCSD; they are continuing to sell and fill as long as the canister is certified and 40 pounds or less.