Boating Under the Influence Is a Crime in Oklahoma

Yes, boating under the influence of alcohol or CDS is a crime in Oklahoma. Most people are familiar with DUIs when driving cars and trucks on the road, but fewer know about Oklahoma’s “BUI” law. Using the threat of boating under the influence charges, law enforcement have cracked down on consumption of alcohol near waterways in recent years. The boating under the influence law prohibits boat operators from having a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08 or more. In 2011, the BAC limit went from 0.10 to 0.08. The boat operator must be aboard the boat and have a BAC over...

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