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Oregon Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: Oregon deems a person under the influence for boating at 0.08% or more blood alcohol (ORS 830.510).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering Oregon

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 →
IdahoConditional
Under the Idaho Safe Boating Act, a person 21 or older is under the influence with a BAC of 0.08% or higher while operating a vessel.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: parksandrecreation.idaho.gov · Full Idaho 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 →
WashingtonConditional
Washington (RCW 79A.60.040) makes it a crime to operate a vessel with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: app.leg.wa.gov · Full Washington rule →

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