The following information was excerpted from the Illinois Compiled Statutes, Government, Chapter 5, Section 460/57.
CHAPTER 5 GENERAL PROVISIONS
(5 ILCS 460/) State Designations Act.
(5 ILCS 460/57)
Sec. 57. State fruit. The fruit Malus xdomestica, commonly known as the "GoldRush Apple", is designated the official State fruit of the State of Illinois.
(Source: P.A. 95-328, eff. 8-21-07.
Illinois Compiled Statutes. Illinois General Assembley. 2009. 27 March 2009 <http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs.asp>
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