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NC H412
Bill
Status
Engrossed
4/4/2019
Primary Sponsor
James Dixon
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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
Full Bill Text
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