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New York Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: New York Navigation Law 49-a prohibits operating a vessel with 0.08% or more alcohol by weight in the blood.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering New York

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

ConnecticutConditional
Connecticut considers a person under the influence for vessel operation at a blood alcohol ratio of 0.08% (0.02% if under 21).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: portal.ct.gov · Full Connecticut rule →
MassachusettsConditional
In Massachusetts, operators with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 are presumed impaired; operating any vessel under the influence is prohibited.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: mass.gov · Full Massachusetts rule →
New JerseyConditional
In New Jersey it is unlawful to operate a vessel with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08% or more (NJSP Boating Safety Manual).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: nj.gov · Full New Jersey rule →
PennsylvaniaConditional
Pennsylvania makes it unlawful to operate a watercraft with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of at least 0.08% (30 Pa.C.S. 5502).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legis.state.pa.us · Full Pennsylvania rule →
VermontConditional
Vermont law (23 V.S.A. 3323) makes it illegal to operate a vessel with 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the blood.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: legislature.vermont.gov · Full Vermont rule →

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