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Boating Under the Influence: What’s the Consequence?

Posted on June 1, 2022June 1, 2022 by Duck Pin

As the summer heat sets in and you’re headed out on the water to boat with your friends, it’s a good time to relax and enjoy life. However, if you choose to drink beer and let loose, you should know that there are consequences for boating under the influence in the state of Maryland. In […]

Penalties for Boating Under the Influence in Maryland

Posted on July 17, 2020 by Duck Pin

With many people heading out on their boats this summer, we want to ensure readers remain safe and avoid drinking and boating, which carries penalties similar to DUIs/DWIs. Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources recognizes two general classifications of boating under the influence: Boating Under the Influence (BUI) A person can be convicted of a BUI […]