§ 16.04.040. Operation while under the influence of intoxicating beverages.

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A.

It is unlawful for any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug to operate or be in actual physical control of any vessel or watercraft or manipulate any water skis, surfboard or similar device while:

1.

Having a 0.08 percent or more by weight of alcohol in their blood as shown by chemical analysis of their breath, blood or other bodily substance made under RCW 46.61.506 as now or hereafter amended; or

2.

Being under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug; or

3.

Being under the combined influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor and any drug.

B.

It is unlawful for the owner of any vessel or watercraft or any person having such in charge or in control to authorize or knowingly permit the same to be operated by any person who is under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug.

(Ord. 11951 § 1, 1999: Ord. 8070 § 4, 1985: Ord. 3303 § 4, 1965)

                    
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