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Pennsylvania Boating Under the Influence (BUI) (2026)

Conditional: Pennsylvania makes it unlawful to operate a watercraft with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of at least 0.08% (30 Pa.C.S. 5502).

ConditionalVerified Jul 7, 2026
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Pennsylvania makes it unlawful to operate a watercraft with a blood or breath alcohol concentration of at least 0.08% (30 Pa.C.S. 5502).

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