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WHAT IS A ?BUI??

By Walin & Klarich

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With summer upon us, many people will be taking advantage of the warm weather and sunshine by going boating, water skiing, jet skiing, and the like. Those who do, and who might be imbibing, should be aware of ?BUI? laws. While everyone knows that it is illegal to drive while ?under the influence? of alcohol and/or drugs, many may not be aware that similar laws apply on the water. That is, it is illegal in the State of California to engage in ?Boating Under the Influence.? Specifically, Harbors and Navigation Code section 655 provides as follows: (b) No person shall operate any vessel or manipulate water skis, an aquaplane, or a similar device while under the influence of an alcoholic beverage, any drug, or the combined influence of an alcoholic beverage and any drug...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on May 27, 2008 (boomark / email).