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California Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: 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).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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).

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