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NC H124
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donny Lambeth
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AI Summary
- Designates the Moravian cookie as the official state cookie of North Carolina by adding new section 145-52 to the General Statutes
- Moravian settlers from Europe founded Salem (now Winston-Salem) in 1766 and brought the thin spice cookie recipe similar to German Lebkuchen
- Moravian cookies are made with molasses, allspice, and ginger and have been commercially produced in Winston-Salem since the 1950s
- Millions of pounds of Moravian cookies are baked, packaged, and distributed worldwide annually, promoting tourism and contributing to the state economy
- Effective immediately upon becoming law
Legislative Description
Adopt Official State Cookie
Counties
Last Action
Ref To Com On Rules and Operations of the Senate
3/19/2025
Committee Referrals
Rules and Operations of the Senate3/19/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House3/11/2025
Commerce and Economic Development3/4/2025
State and Local Government2/21/2025
Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2/17/2025
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