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Maryland Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: In Maryland, a boat operator whose test shows an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or greater is considered under the influence and subject to criminal prosecution.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering Maryland

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

DelawareConditional
Delaware makes it illegal to operate a vessel with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more (23 Del. C. section 2302).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: delcode.delaware.gov · Full Delaware rule →
District of ColumbiaConditional
DC prohibits operating a watercraft while intoxicated, defined as an alcohol concentration of 0.08 grams or more per 100 mL of blood (DC Code 50-2206.01).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: code.dccouncil.gov · Full District of Columbia rule →
PennsylvaniaConditional
Pennsylvania makes it unlawful to operate a watercraft with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of at least 0.08% (30 Pa.C.S. 5502).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.state.pa.us · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VirginiaConditional
Virginia (Va. Code 29.1-738) prohibits operating a watercraft with a blood alcohol concentration at or above the motor-vehicle limit (0.08 per 18.2-266).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: law.lis.virginia.gov · Full Virginia rule →
West VirginiaConditional
West Virginia prohibits operating a motorized vessel under the influence or with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more by weight.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wvdnr.gov · Full West Virginia rule →

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