DEEP reminds boaters of risks of boating under the influence

HARTFORD — The Department of Energy and Environmental Protection is reminding people of the dangers of boating while intoxicated. The department, along with law enforcement agencies across the state, is working to inform boaters about safe boating practices as part of the Operation Dry Water campaign, according to a statement from DEEP. The campaign focuses on the importance of boating while sober and the enforcement of boating under the influence laws. The department’s Environmental Conservation Police wants to remind boaters that boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol is illegal, according to the statement. Operating a vehicle or boat with a BAC level of 0.08 or higher is illegal.

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