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NC S141
Bill
AI Summary
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Designates the Gold Festival held the first weekend of June in Old Fort, McDowell County, as North Carolina's official state gold festival.
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The festival has been held annually since 2003 and features gold exhibits, mining demonstrations, vendor displays, arts and crafts, and tours.
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The festival is hosted by the North Carolina Gold Foundation, which promotes, educates, preserves, and celebrates the state's gold heritage.
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Establishes official status to encourage tourism in McDowell County and the 33 other North Carolina counties that preserve and promote the state's gold legacy.
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Adds new section § 145-49 to Chapter 145 of the North Carolina General Statutes and becomes effective upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Designate Official State Gold Festival
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/1/2017