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Montana Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: In Montana it is unlawful to operate a motorboat while under the influence; a person with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more is considered under the influence (Montana FWP).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026

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In Montana it is unlawful to operate a motorboat while under the influence; a person with an alcohol concentration of 0.08 or more is considered under the influence (Montana FWP).

Official source: fwp.mt.gov →

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