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Boating Under the Influence in Kentucky: What a BUI Really Means

Louisville defense attorney Matt Farra on boating under the influence charges in Kentucky

TL;DR: Boating while intoxicated in Kentucky is a real criminal charge, but it is not a DUI. It has its own statute, KRS 235.240, separate from the DUI law that governs cars. The alcohol limit is the same 0.08, implied consent applies on the water, and refusing a test is its own offense. The penalties, […]