Penalties for Operating Under the Influence

Connecticut law establishes the following penalties for BUI.

• Penalties for BUI are severe with fines ranging from $500 to $8,000, loss of boating privileges from one year to lifetime, and jail time from six months to three years. There also may be probation and community service.
• When you operate a vessel, you are implying that you will consent to a blood, breath, or urine test to check for alcohol content, and if warranted, a drug influence evaluation to check for impairment related to drug use.