This bill designates salt water taffy as the official State Candy of New Jersey. The legislation highlights the historical significance of salt water taffy, which was created in Atlantic City in the 1880s and has been a beloved treat for over 125 years. The bill recounts the local legend of its origin, where a storm flooded a candy shop owned by David Bradley, leading to the accidental creation of the candy that would become a staple of the Jersey Shore. The bill also acknowledges the contributions of notable confectioners from the late 1800s and early 1900s, such as Enoch James, Joseph Fralinger, and William Shriver, who helped popularize salt water taffy along the boardwalks.

The act emphasizes New Jersey's identity as the birthplace of salt water taffy, making it a fitting symbol for the state's official candy. The bill is set to take effect immediately upon passage.