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Originally Posted by nhhick
...I think its time people start reviewing their safe boating books that they had to read to get their license. There is no legal limit on drinking while driving a boat, its the point of imparment as detimined by MP. You can blow a .04 and still get a DWI. The only no tolerance activity in this state is snowmobileing...
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That is incorrect. The same statute that pertains to motor vehicles also pertains to boating (as well as snowmobiling & ATVs). A blood alcohol concentration of .08 or more is presumed intoxication. If you are under 21 that concentration falls to .02%.
Please review the applicable statutes under Chapter 265-A to get the correct information.
While it is theoretically possible to be charged with operating while intoxicated with a BAC of less than .08%, convictions are extremely difficult. However, there is no difference under this statute whether you are operating a boat, ATV, snowmobile or motor vehicle.