RCW
79A.60.040
Operation of
vessel in a reckless manner
— Operation of a vessel
under the influence of
intoxicating liquor —
Penalty.
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(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. |