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SB 764

State Designations - State Cocktail and State Mineral - Original Maryland Orange Crush and Chromite

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Brian Feldman and 2 co-sponsors

Maryland officially designates the Original Maryland Orange Crush as the state cocktail and chromite as the state mineral through legislation signed into law.

Approved by the Governor - Chapter 487
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Bill Summary · SB 764

Legislative bill overview

SB 764 designates the Original Maryland Orange Crush as the official state cocktail and chromite as the official state mineral of Maryland. The bill establishes these symbolic designations through legislative action, which was signed into law by the Governor in May 2025.

Why is this important

State symbols serve as cultural markers that represent a state's identity and heritage. These designations can promote local businesses (the Orange Crush cocktail likely references Maryland establishments or ingredients) and educational awareness about the state's geological resources and mixology traditions.

Potential points of contention

  • Resource allocation: Critics may question whether legislative time should be spent on symbolic designations versus substantive policy issues
  • Commercial favoritism: Designating a specific cocktail could be perceived as government endorsement of particular businesses or recipes
  • Historical accuracy: Questions may arise about whether the Orange Crush accurately represents Maryland's cocktail heritage or if other drinks have stronger claims to the designation

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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