Penalties for Boating Under the Influence

Those convicted of operating under the influence (OUI) are subject to the following penalties.

• If the person had a BAC of 0.08% or more but less than 0.10%, the person may receive a fine of up to $400, loss of boating privileges for a year, and loss of their vehicle driver’s license for three months.
• If the person had a BAC of 0.10% or more or was under the influence of drugs, the person may receive a fine of up to $500, loss of boating privileges for a year, and loss of their vehicle driver’s license for 7 to 12 months.
• More serious penalties exist for multiple convictions, including jail time and loss of boating privileges and vehicle driver’s license for up to 10 years.