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Mississippi Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)
Conditional: Under Mississippi's Alcohol Boating Safety Act (Miss. Code 59-23-7), it is unlawful to operate a watercraft with 0.08% or more by weight of alcohol in the blood.
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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering Mississippi
The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.
- AlabamaConditional
Alabama prohibits operating a vessel with 0.08% or more alcohol by weight in the blood; enforced by ALEA Marine Patrol.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: alea.gov · Full Alabama rule →
- ArkansasConditional
Arkansas considers a person boating while intoxicated with a blood, breath, or urine alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more (0.02% if under 21).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: agfc.com · Full Arkansas rule →
- LouisianaConditional
Louisiana's operating-while-intoxicated law (La. R.S. 14:98) covers vessels and sets a 0.08% blood-alcohol threshold.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.la.gov · Full Louisiana rule →
- TennesseeConditional
Tennessee (TWRA) presumes a boat operator is under the influence at a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or greater.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: tn.gov · Full Tennessee rule →
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