All states have laws against boating under the influence (BUI), which make it a crime to operate a boat or watercraft on a public waterway while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
In Oregon, operating a boat or other watercraft under the influence of intoxicants (BUII) is illegal, as per Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) 830.325. The law applies to all public waterways and makes it a crime to operate a boat while having a blood alcohol content (BAC) of 0.08% or more, or while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, cannabis, a controlled substance, or an inhalant. Penalties for BUII in Oregon can include fines, jail time, and mandatory completion of a boater education course. Additionally, the law allows law enforcement officers to conduct sobriety tests if BUII is suspected. Refusal to submit to a breath, blood, or urine test can result in increased penalties. The state may also impose a period of boating privileges suspension. It's important to note that BUII laws in Oregon are enforced to ensure safety on the water and to prevent accidents related to impaired boating.