This section is a reflection of the renewed focus on legislative and regulatory issues of all aspects of the food industry. CFIC now has lobbyists representing them at the state house in both North and South Carolina. The first bullet below will transport you to a Legislative Summary that explains how the CFIC lobbyists can help guide each member through the sometimes confusing maze of the North Carolina General Assembly legislative process.

Click on the bullets, so that you may learn how a bill becomes a law, how you can track legislation in North and South Carolina, who and how to contact your elected officials in state government and the dos and don'ts of Grass Roots Lobbying.

NC General Assembly Process

How a Bill Becomes a Law

Keeping Track of Legislation

State Government Contacts

Lobbying is about Developing Relationships

The Dos & Don’ts of Grass Roots Lobbying

Lobbying By Letter

Lobbying By Phone Call or Visit

Lobbying: Our #1 Priority

Who Represents You?

CFIC members can click on the link below to find out more information about who represents you at the state and federal level.

Find the North Carolina House and Senate members who represent your store.

Legislative Updates

The Week in Review
CFIC members can review past issues of the weekly legislative summary of what is happening at the North Carolina General Assembly. This valuable member service is sent via e-mail. To learn how you can sign up to receive this report each week of session, e-mail Lindsey Kueffner at lindseyk@ncrma.org. Carolinas Food Industry CouncilCarolinas Food Industry CouncilCarolinas Food Industry Coun