For future reference: The Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act outlaws riding or touching manatees and is punishable by a $500 fine or a jail term of up to 60 days. This law is for a good reason. Both Manatees and humans are mammals so we can pass disease to manatees and cause their death. They should never be touched for any reason except by a marine biologist or rescue workers.
For future reference: The Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act outlaws riding or touching manatees and is punishable by a $500 fine or a jail term of up to 60 days. This law is for a good reason. Both Manatees and humans are mammals so we can pass disease to manatees and cause their death. They should never be touched for any reason except by a marine biologist or rescue workers.
I just read through the entire "Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act". I would
appreciate it if you could point out the section where this is listed. I could not locate it.