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This bill designates the original Maryland Orange Crush as the official state cocktail of Maryland. Specifically, the bill amends the state's General Provisions code by adding a new section (7-313) that officially recognizes the Orange Crush as the state cocktail. The bill involves some administrative reorganization, renumbering existing sections 7-313 through 7-319 to become sections 7-314 through 7-320 to make room for the new provision. The legislation is straightforward in its purpose, creating a symbolic designation that celebrates a drink with local significance. The bill is set to take effect on June 1, 2025, giving state agencies and officials time to implement the new designation. While the bill doesn't provide details about the specific recipe or origin of the Orange Crush cocktail, it appears to be highlighting a beverage with particular meaning to Maryland's culinary or cultural identity.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0562?ys=2025RS