Dear Sirs,
I was stopped by the USCG in NJ and issued a Boat Boarding Report stating a violation for 33 CFR 95. Boating Under the Influence. I passed the field sobriety tests, but failed the inhaler test. Under the USCG supervision, we docked at my marina and we left the boat at the entrance...
This article will provide information about state and federal boating laws, life jacket requirements, BUI or "boating under the influence" laws and how to find out more about boat laws.
Federal Law Usually Supersedes State Law
In general, federal general maritime law trumps state laws that...