According to the California State Parks website, it is not illegal for you or your passengers to drink alcohol on a boat while out on the lake, river, ocean or other body of water. However, 'It is against the law to operate a vessel while under the influence of...'
California Harbors and Navigation Code 655 prohibits operating any boat, watercraft, jet ski, or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood alcohol level of 0.08% and higher. 'If there was at that time 0.08 percent or more, by weight, of alcohol...'
According to Shouse California Law Group, boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs is legally equivalent to driving under the influence. The consequences for boating under the influence in California vary based on the specific violation and whether it's a first offense...
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