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Washington Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: Washington (RCW 79A.60.040) makes it a crime to operate a vessel with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

Washington (RCW 79A.60.040) makes it a crime to operate a vessel with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher.

Official source: app.leg.wa.gov →

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