Washington Code 90.56.540 – Operation of a vessel while under influence of liquor or drugs — Penalty
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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:
Attorney's Note
Under the Washington Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| class C felony | up to 5 years | up to $10,000 |
Terms Used In Washington Code 90.56.540
- person: may be construed to include the United States, this state, or any state or territory, or any public or private corporation or limited liability company, as well as an individual. See Washington Code 1.16.080
(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.
[ 2000 c 69 § 23; 1991 c 200 § 605. Formerly RCW 88.16.220.]
NOTES:
Effective dates—1991 c 200: See RCW 90.56.901.