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Arizona Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: Arizona makes it unlawful to operate a motorized watercraft with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more within two hours of operating (ARS 5-395).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering Arizona

The same rule in each neighboring state LawLert has verified, from that state’s own official source.

CaliforniaConditional
California's blood-alcohol limit for boating is 0.08%; a BUI conviction can bring up to a $1,000 fine and six months in jail (Division of Boating and Waterways).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: parks.ca.gov · Full California rule →
ColoradoConditional
Colorado treats boating under the influence the same as driving under the influence; operating above the 0.08 BAC limit results in a BUI arrest.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: cpw.state.co.us · Full Colorado rule →
NevadaConditional
Under Nevada law (NRS 488.410) it is unlawful to operate or be in actual physical control of a vessel with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more in blood or breath.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: leg.state.nv.us · Full Nevada rule →
New MexicoConditional
New Mexico prohibits operating a vessel under the influence; it is illegal to operate with a blood alcohol content of 0.08 or higher (NM State Parks).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: emnrd.nm.gov · Full New Mexico rule →
UtahConditional
Utah treats boating under the influence the same as DUI; Utah's DUI/BUI limit is 0.05% BAC (Utah Code 41-6a-502).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: recreation.utah.gov · Full Utah rule →

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