[GreenHornet]

Woman busted for riding a manatee in Florida, violating state law

There's a state law against riding a manatee? Has this been a big problem in Florida?

[ConservativeStatement]

It's not limited to riding a manatee as described in this incident but there are state and federal laws that protect the species. Among the language is it is unlawful to “intentionally disturb” them which likely is how this scene was interpreted.