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Code of Federal Regulations Title 33. Navigation and Navigable Waters § 33.95.020 Standard for under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug

Current as of January 02, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

An individual is under the influence of alcohol or a dangerous drug when:

(a) The individual is operating a recreational vessel and has a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level of .08 percent or more, by weight, in their blood;

(b) The individual is operating a vessel other than a recreational vessel and has an alcohol concentration of .04 percent by weight or more in their blood;  or,

(c) The individual is operating any vessel and the effect of the intoxicant(s) consumed by the individual on the person's manner, disposition, speech, muscular movement, general appearance or behavior is apparent by observation.

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