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Act No. 8841 — An Act amending title 1 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 7 establishing “Fish and Fungi” as the official dish of the Virgin Islands and “Tart” a

Collection
Acts & Legislation
Entity
Legislature
Date
2024
Type
Act
Identifiers
Act 8841, Bill 35-0078

ACT NO.8 8 4 1 BILL NO. 35-0078 THIRTY-FIFTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2024 An Act amending title 1 Virgin Islands Code, chapter 7 establishing “Fish and Fungi” as the official dish of the Virgin Islands and “Tart” as the official dessert of the Virgin Islands, and for other related purposes ---0--- Be it enacted by the Legislature of the Virgin Islands: SECTION 1. Title | Virgin Islands Code, chapter 7 is amended by adding section 111 to read as follows: “§111. Dish and dessert (a) The Legislature of the Virgin Islands finds and declares that: (1) The Virgin Islands boasts a rich culinary and cultural heritage that deserves recognition and celebration. “Fish and Fungi" stands as an iconic representation of our local cuisine, embodying the flavors, traditions, and history of our region. (2) “Fish" refers to a diverse array of aquatic species found in the Caribbean waters. These species include a wide variety of finfish and shellfish commonly used in Caribbean cuisine. …

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