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Maine Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: Maine prohibits operating a watercraft while under the influence or, if 21 or older, with 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Maine prohibits operating a watercraft while under the influence or, if 21 or older, with 0.08 grams or more of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood.

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