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HRS §5-12

State marine mammal

This section makes the humpback whale the official marine mammal of Hawaii. It stays that way unless the state legislature changes it. No other rules or duties are in this section.

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The statute, as written — State marine mammal

The humpback whale is established and designated as the official marine mammal of the State, to be effective so long as the legislature of the State does not otherwise provide.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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