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Boating Under the Influence

RCW 79A.60.040

Operation of vessel in a reckless manner — Operation of a vessel under the influence of intoxicating liquor — Penalty.

 

 

     (1) It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a vessel in a reckless manner.

     (2) It shall be a violation for a person to operate a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. A person is considered to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug if:

     (a) The person has 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of breath, as shown by analysis of the person's breath made under RCW 46.61.506; or

     (b) The person has 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood, as shown by analysis of the person's blood made under RCW 46.61.506; or

     (c) The person is under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug; or

     (d) The person is under the combined influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor and any drug.

     The fact that any person charged with a violation of this section is or has been entitled to use such drug under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this section. A person cited under this subsection may upon request be given a breath test for breath alcohol or may request to have a blood sample taken for blood alcohol analysis. An arresting officer shall administer field sobriety tests when circumstances permit.

     (3) A violation of this section is a misdemeanor, punishable as provided under RCW 9.92.030. In addition, the court may order the defendant to pay restitution for any damages or injuries resulting from the offense.

 
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