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This bill designates Hershey's Kisses as the official State candy of Pennsylvania, based on an extensive list of findings that highlight the cultural and economic significance of the candy and its manufacturer. The bill provides 16 detailed justifications for this designation, including the fact that over 70 million Hershey's Kisses are produced daily in Hershey, Pennsylvania, and that the company supports the state's dairy industry, provides thousands of jobs, and has a global reputation. The bill emphasizes the historical importance of Hershey's Kisses, noting that they were first introduced in 1907 as an individually wrapped chocolate and were originally hand-wrapped until 1921. The legislative findings also underscore the company's philanthropic legacy, its economic impact (including generating over $200 million in local tourism), and its connection to Pennsylvania's industrial heritage. The official designation is granted in perpetuity, contingent on The Hershey Company maintaining its address in Pennsylvania, and the act takes effect immediately upon passage.

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