§ 90.56.540 — Operation of a vessel while under influence of liquor or drugs—Penalty.

Washington § 90.56.540

• Jurisdiction: Washington
• Title 90: WATER RIGHTS—ENVIRONMENT
• Ch. 90.56: OIL AND HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE

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(1) A person is guilty of operating a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs if the person operates a covered vessel within this state while:

(a) The person has 0.06 grams or more of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of breath, as shown by analysis of the person's breath made under RCW 90.56.550 ; or

(b) The person has 0.06 percent or more by weight of alcohol in the person's blood as shown by analysis of the person's blood made under RCW 90.56.550 ; or

(c) The person is under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or drugs; or

(d) The person is under the combined influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or drugs.

(2) The fact that any person charged with a violation of this section is or has been entitled to use such drug under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this section.

(3) Operating a vessel while intoxicated is a class C felony under chapter 9A.20 RCW.

Effective dates — 1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901 .

Legislative History

[2000 c 69 s 23;1991 c 200 s 605. Formerly RCW88.16.220.]