§ 3323. Boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs (a) A person shall not operate, attempt to operate, or be in actual physical control of a vessel on the waters of this State while: (1) there is 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in his or her blood, as shown by analysis of his or her breath or blood; or (2) under the influence of alcohol; or (3) under the influence of any other drug or under the combined influence of alcohol and any other drug to a degree that renders the person incapable of operating safely. (b) As used in this section, “alcohol” includes “alcohol,” “malt beverages,” “spirits,” “fortified wines,” and “vinous beverages” as defined in 7 V.S.A. § 2, and any beverage or liquid containing any of them. (c) A person who is a habitual user of or under the influence of any narcotic drug or who is under the influence of any other drug, substance, or inhalant other than alcohol to a degree that renders the person incapable of safely operating a vessel may not operate, attempt to operate, or be in actual physical control of a vessel. The fact that a 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. (d) For the purposes of this section, “drug” means a regulated drug as defined in 18 V.S.A. § 4201. (e) A person may not be convicted of more than one violation of subsection (a) of this section arising out of the same incident.
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