Penalties for Operating Under the Influence

Louisiana law establishes the following penalties.

• Penalties for operating a vessel of any kind while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs include a fine of up to $1,000, imprisonment up to six months, or both without suspension of sentence.
• Any arrest for DUI while boating will affect your automobile driving privileges.
• Persons operating a vehicle or vessel who commit a DUI offense and have their automobile driver’s license suspended or revoked also will have their boating privileges suspended or revoked.