Fla. Stat. § 15.038
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15.038 State marine mammal and state saltwater mammal.
Official statutory text
(1) The manatee, also commonly known as the sea cow, is hereby designated the Florida state marine mammal.
(2) The porpoise, also commonly known as the dolphin, is hereby designated as the Florida state saltwater mammal.
History: s. 1, ch. 75-75.
(2) The porpoise, also commonly known as the dolphin, is hereby designated as the Florida state saltwater mammal.
History: s. 1, ch. 75-75.
Status: in_force · Read it on the official government site
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