Effective July 28, 2013, a newly-revised Boating Under the Influence (BUI) law came into effect in the State of Washington. Penalties were raised to that of a gross misdemeanor instead of a simple misdemeanor. There still is no mandatory minimum jail term or fine. A refusal to provide a breath sample is not admissible at the trial, however a boater can be subjected to a $1000 civil fine for refusing a test. This legislation also authorizes search warrants for blood ... Read More »
New Boating Under the Influence Law in Washington
