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North Carolina Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: North Carolina prohibits operating any vessel while underway with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more (G.S. 75A-10; Wildlife Resources Commission).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

North Carolina prohibits operating any vessel while underway with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more (G.S. 75A-10; Wildlife Resources Commission).

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