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title: Operating under the influence of drugs and alcohol in Nevada
description: Nevada law defines operating under the influence (OUI) as operating a vessel or a similar device while having a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or greater.
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**In Nevada, it is unlawful to operate a vessel (including PWC) or use water skis, sailboard or a similar device while under the influence (OUI) of alcohol or another impairing substance.**

**Alcohol and drugs cause impaired judgement, blurred vision, poor coordination and slow reaction time. Alcohol contributes to about one third of all boating accidents.**

**Nevada law defines operating under the influence (OUI) as operating a vessel or manipulating water skis or a similar device while having a blood alcohol level of 0.08% or greater.**

Anyone who operates on Nevada waters under the influence of alcohol or drugs may be subject to fines and/or possible jail time if convicted.

Anyone operating a boat on state waters has given consent (Implied Consent Law) to sobriety testing if requested by a law enforcement official. Refusal is a violation of the law and may result in arrest and penalties.

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