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California Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: California's blood-alcohol limit for boating is 0.08%; a BUI conviction can bring up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail (Division of Boating and Waterways).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering California

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

ArizonaConditional
Arizona makes it unlawful to operate a motorized watercraft with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours of operating (ARS 5-395).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona rule →
NevadaConditional
Under Nevada law (NRS 488.410) it is unlawful to operate or be in actual physical control of a vessel with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more in blood or breath.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
OregonConditional
Oregon deems a person under the influence for boating at 0.08% or more blood alcohol (ORS 830.510).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oregonlegislature.gov · Full Oregon rule →

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