His designs even found their way onto treasury bonds and state tax forms.

Officials estimate that revenues from the 25 per cent state tax on all sales will raise $67 million a year, of which $27 million will go towards school building programmes.

The state tax will apply to burgers, pizzas, tacos and other junk food, but only in branded fast food restaurants.

The candidates said they oppose state tax increases during the next session.

They said that state tax auditors, not doctors, could end up deciding whether operations were necessary for cosmetic or medical purposes.