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Utah Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: Utah treats boating under the influence the same as DUI; Utah's DUI/BUI limit is 0.05% BAC (Utah Code 41-6a-502).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in states bordering Utah

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

ArizonaConditional
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).
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: azleg.gov · Full Arizona 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 →
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 →
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 →
WyomingConditional
Wyoming sets the blood alcohol concentration limit for operating a motorized boat at 0.08 percent, the same as for a motor vehicle.
Verified Jul 7, 2026 · Source: wgfd.wyo.gov · Full Wyoming rule →

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