Boating Under the Influence (BUI) in Ohio
It’s illegal to operate a car or truck while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. However, some people may not realize that, if you drive a boat while impaired, you may need the services of an Ohio criminal defense attorney . In Ohio, intoxicated boating does not fall under automotive DUI/OVI. Instead, there’s a separate Operating Under the Influence (OUI) law with its own set of penalties. What BUI/OUI Is in Ohio ORC 1547.11 states that no one shall operate or be in control of a vessel underway, or manipulate water skis or a similar device, if that person is under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. A blood alcohol content of 0.08 percent or higher, as shown by a blood or breath test, is definitive proof of impairment. A level less than 0.08 can result in a conviction if other evidence of impairment is also presented in court. For anyone under 21, it’s an offense to operate a vessel with a level of 0.02 or higher. There are also concentrations of amphetamine, methamph