Penalties for Boating While Intoxicated

Missouri law establishes the following penalties.

• Those convicted of boating while intoxicated are guilty of a Class B misdemeanor upon a first conviction. In addition, those convicted will be required to complete and pass an approved boating safety course.
• Upon a second conviction, a person is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor.
• Upon a third or subsequent conviction, a person will be guilty of a Class D felony.
• A person boating while intoxicated who causes the death or serious injury of another person will, upon conviction, be guilty of a felony.