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Indiana Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)
Conditional: Indiana prosecutes boating under the influence under its operating-while-intoxicated statutes (0.08% BAC); state law includes a watercraft within the definition of vehicle for OWI.
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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering Indiana
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- IllinoisConditional
Illinois (625 ILCS 45/5-16) considers a person to be operating a vessel under the influence at a blood or breath alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: dnr.illinois.gov · Full Illinois rule →
- KentuckyConditional
Kentucky considers a boat operator intoxicated if the concentration of alcohol in the blood is 0.08% or more (Dept. of Fish & Wildlife).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: fw.ky.gov · Full Kentucky rule →
- MichiganConditional
Michigan prohibits operating a motorboat with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 grams or more per 100 milliliters of blood (MCL 324.80176).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.mi.gov · Full Michigan rule →
- OhioConditional
Ohio prohibits operating a vessel with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or more; under 21 the limit is 0.02 (Ohio DNR, ORC 1547).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: ohiodnr.gov · Full Ohio rule →
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