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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2016

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS

     

     Introduced By: Senator Dennis L. Algiere

     Date Introduced: June 18, 2016

     Referred To: Recommended for Immediate Consideration

     It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 42-4 of the General Laws entitled "State Emblems" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     42-4-21. State marine mammal. -- The harbor seal is hereby designated as the official

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state marine mammal.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

OF

A N   A C T

RELATING TO STATE AFFAIRS AND GOVERNMENT -- STATE EMBLEMS

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     This act would designate the harbor seal as the official state marine mammal.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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