Boating and Alcohol: The Laws Boating and alcohol laws vary from state to state. In Iowa is illegal  to operate any boat, or manipulate any waterskis, surfboard or similar device while under the influence of alcohol, marijuana, a narcotic, hypnotic or other drug, or any combination thereof. In Iowa, a person is considered to be […]

Boating and Alcohol: The Laws Tennessee’s boating and alcohol regulations state that it is illegal to operate any sail or motorized boat while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, drugs or any combination thereof. In Tennessee, a person is considered to be under the influence if: They have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level […]

Tennessee’s Reckles Boat Operation Regulations Tennessee’s reckless boat operation regulations state that that the operation of a boat, waterskis or a similar device in a reckless or negligent manner is illegal. Violations are punishable by a fine of $2,500 and 6 months in jail. Additionally, the Coast Guard may impose a civil penalty of up […]

Boating and Alcohol: The Laws Virginia’s boating and alcohol regulations state that it is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol, controlled substances, drugs or any combination thereof. In Virginia, a person is considered to be under the influence if: They have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level of 0.08 or […]

Virginia’s Laws for Negligent or Reckless Operation Reckless boat operation is illegal in the state of Virginia. Boaters are prohibited from operating any motorized boat or vessel, or to manipulate any waterskis, surfboard, stand up or prone paddleboards, self-propelled watercraft, or similar device, in a reckless manner so as to endanger the life, limb or […]

Boating and Alcohol: The Laws According to Michigan’s boating and alcohol laws, it is illegal to operate a boat while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, or to knowingly allow any person to operate a boat who is under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. In Michigan, a person is considered to […]

Michigan’s Laws for Negligent or Reckless Boat Operation According to Michigan’s reckless boat oepration laws, a person will be found guilty of reckless boat operation if they carelessly, or heedlessly operate a boat, manipulate waterskis, a surfboard or other similar device, with disregard for the rights or safety of others, without due caution, or at […]

North Carolina’s Boating and Alcohol Laws Boating and alcohol consumption laws vary from state to state. According to North Carolina’s boating and alcohol laws, it is illegal to operate any boat (this includes motorized boats, personal watercraft, waterskis, sailboats, sailboards or other similar devices) while under the influence of an impairing substance, such as alcohol […]

North Carolina’s Laws for Negligent or Reckless Boat Operation In North Carolina, reckless boat operation means operating any boat, or manipulating any waterskis, aquaplane, or similar devices in a willfully or wantonly reckless or negligent manner that endangers the life, limb, or property of any person. Examples of reckless operation include: Weaving through congested boat […]

Boating and Alcohol: The Laws It is illegal in the state of Oregon to operate, propel or be in actual physical control of any boat while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor or controlled substance. It is also illegal to knowingly permit a boat to be operated by any person who is under the […]