It is illegal to operate any boat (including boats, personal watercraft (PWCs), waterskis, sailboats, sailboards or other similar devices) while under the influence of an impairing substance, such as alcohol or drugs. In Texas, a person is considered to be under the influence if they: Have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level of 0.08 or […]
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Arizona’s Negligent Boat Operation Laws
According to Arizona’s negligent boat operation laws, it is illegal in the state of Arizona to operate a watercraft in such a manner as to show willful or wanton disregard for other persons or property. Examples of Arizona’s negligent boat operation law violations: Weaving through congested boat traffic. Operating a boat in a restricted area. […]
Arizona’s Laws for Boating and Alcohol
Boating and Alcohol: The Laws It is illegal in the state of Arizona for any person to operate or be in actual physical control of a motorized boat that is underway while under the influence of an intoxicating liquor, any drug, or a vapor releasing substance which causes them to be impaired. In Arizona, a […]
Oklahoma’s Laws for Negligent Boat Operation
According to Oklahoma’s laws for negligent boat operation, no person shall operate, manipulate or give permission to any person to operate or manipulate any boat, parasails, water skis, surfboard, personal watercraft (PWC), or similar device, in a reckless, careless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life or property of any person. Examples of […]
Oklahoma’s Boating and Alcohol Laws
Boating and Alcohol: The Laws According to Oklahoma’s boating and alcohol laws, it is illegal to lease or otherwise give permission to another person to operate any boat on any waters, except privately owned waters, while the operator is under the influence of alcohol, drugs or other controlled substances. In Oklahoma, a person is considered […]
Idaho’s Laws for Negligent Boat Operation
Negligent Boat Operation is: The failure to exercise the care necessary to protect the rights, safety, or property of others. In Idaho, these dangerous operating practices are illegal: Boating in an area where buoys or other markers clearly mark a swimming area or some other restricted area. Becoming airborne while crossing the wake of another vessel […]
Idaho’s Laws for Boating Under the Influence
Idaho’s boating and alcohol laws state that it is illegal for any person who is under the influence of alcohol, drugs or any other intoxicating substance to operate a vessel. In Idaho, a person over 21 years of age is considered to be under the influence if: They have a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) level […]
Nevada’s Laws for Negligent Boat Operation
Nevada’s Laws for Reckless Operation According to Nevada’s negligent boat operation regulations it is illegal in the state of Nevada to operate any boat or manipulate any waterskis, surfboard or similar device in a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person. Examples of reckless or […]
Boating and Alcohol Laws in Nevada
Boating and Alcohol: The Laws It is illegal in the state of Nevada to operate any boat, or manipulate any waterskis, surfboard or similar device while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances. In Nevada, a person is considered to be under the influence if: They are impaired by alcohol, drugs or a combination […]
Rhode Island’s Laws for Negligent Boat Operation
It is illegal to operate any boat or to manipulate any waterskis, aquaplane or similar device in a careless, reckless or negligent manner so as to endanger the life, limb or property of any person. For example, operating a boat in a designated swimming area is illegal and is considered to be reckless boat operation. […]