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Wisconsin Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)
Conditional: Wisconsin (Wis. Stat. 30.681) prohibits operating a motorboat with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more.
Official source: docs.legis.wisconsin.gov →
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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering Wisconsin
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 →
- IowaConditional
Iowa Code 462A.14 makes operating a motorboat or sailboat with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more a crime.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.iowa.gov · Full Iowa 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 →
- MinnesotaConditional
Minnesota motorboat operation is subject to the state DWI law (Minn. Stat. 169A.20); the limit is 0.08, and 'motor vehicle' includes motorboats in operation.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: revisor.mn.gov · Full Minnesota rule →
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