1Designating the apple as the official fruit of the Commonwealth
2of Pennsylvania.

3The General Assembly finds and declares as follows:

4(1) Apples are grown in every county within this
5Commonwealth.

6(2) Pennsylvania apple production ranks in the top ten
7nationally with more than 10 million bushels produced
8annually.

9(3) Approximately one-third of Pennsylvania's apples are
10grown for fresh market sales.

11(4) Apples are nutritious and are a good source of
12fiber.

13(5) The world's largest apple processor is located in
14southcentral Pennsylvania.

15The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
16hereby enacts as follows:

17Section 1. Official State fruit.

1The apple is designated as the official fruit of the
2Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

3Section 2. Effective date.

4This act shall take effect immediately.