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Kentucky Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: Kentucky considers a boat operator intoxicated if the concentration of alcohol in the blood is 0.08% or more (Dept. of Fish & Wildlife).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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Kentucky considers a boat operator intoxicated if the concentration of alcohol in the blood is 0.08% or more (Dept. of Fish & Wildlife).

Official source: fw.ky.gov →

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