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Colorado Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: Colorado treats boating under the influence the same as driving under the influence; operating above the 0.08 BAC limit results in a BUI arrest.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering Colorado

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 →
KansasConditional
In Kansas (KDWP), anyone operating a boat with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or greater will receive a citation and lose boating privileges.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ksoutdoors.com · Full Kansas rule →
NebraskaConditional
Operating a motorboat in Nebraska with a blood alcohol content of 0.08% or greater constitutes Boating Under the Influence (Nebraska Game & Parks Commission).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: outdoornebraska.gov · Full Nebraska rule →
New MexicoConditional
New Mexico prohibits operating a vessel under the influence; it is illegal to operate with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher (NM State Parks).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: emnrd.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
OklahomaConditional
Oklahoma makes it unlawful to operate a vessel with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more (63 O.S. 4210.8).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: oscn.net · Full Oklahoma rule →
UtahConditional
Utah treats boating under the influence the same as DUI; Utah's DUI/BUI limit is 0.05% BAC (Utah Code 41-6a-502).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: recreation.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →
WyomingConditional
Wyoming sets the blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a motorized boat at 0.08 percent, the same as for a motor vehicle.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wgfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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