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NC H412

Bill

Status

Engrossed

4/4/2019

Primary Sponsor

James Dixon

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019-2020 Session

AI Summary

  • Designates the North Carolina Poultry Jubilee as the official poultry festival of North Carolina, held during the first full weekend of November each year in Rose Hill
  • Rose Hill in Duplin County has hosted the festival since 1963 and is home to House of Raeford Farms, Inc., one of the nation's largest poultry companies
  • Duplin County is North Carolina's number one poultry-producing county
  • The two-day festival attracts more than 8,000 visitors annually and features live entertainment, a pageant, parade, carnival, food vendors, and fried chicken, with proceeds supporting local charities
  • Adds new section § 145-52 to Chapter 145 of the General Statutes to codify the official festival designation

Legislative Description

Adopt State Poultry Festival

Last Action

Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate

4/4/2019

Committee Referrals

Rules and Operations of the Senate4/4/2019
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/27/2019
Agriculture3/21/2019

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