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NC H96
Bill
Status
2/14/2017
Primary Sponsor
Elmer Floyd
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AI Summary
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Designates the Fried Chicken Festival held the third weekend of May annually in Fayetteville as the official fried chicken festival of North Carolina.
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Adds new section 145-49 to the General Statutes to establish and codify this official designation.
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Festival is intended to celebrate North Carolina's poultry industry, which has an economic impact of over $36 billion and produces more than 126,000 jobs.
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Aims to serve as a marketing and promotional tool for Fayetteville, surrounding communities, and the state by bringing together farmers, consumers, and cooks.
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Becomes effective upon enactment into law.
Legislative Description
Adopt State Fried Chicken Festival
Last Action
Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
2/16/2017