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This bill designates the American Persimmon as Maryland's official state fruit through a legislative amendment to the General Provisions section of the state's Annotated Code. The bill involves renumbering existing sections 7-316 through 7-319 to become sections 7-317 through 7-320, and then inserting a new section 7-316 that explicitly states "THE AMERICAN PERSIMMON IS THE STATE FRUIT." The legislation is straightforward, with no complex provisions, and is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. By officially recognizing the American Persimmon as the state fruit, Maryland will join other states in celebrating a locally significant agricultural product, potentially drawing attention to this native fruit and its cultural or agricultural importance to the state.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0159?ys=2025RS