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OK SB902
Bill
AI Summary
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Lowers the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) threshold for boating under the influence from 0.10 to 0.08 on Oklahoma waters, excluding privately owned waters
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Prohibits children under 12 years old from operating vessels with motors exceeding 10 horsepower, personal watercraft, or sail-powered vessels 16 feet or longer, with exceptions for privately owned waters
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Establishes detailed implied consent procedures for alcohol and drug testing of vessel operators, including blood, breath, saliva, and urine tests to be administered within 2 hours of arrest
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Allows law enforcement to compel blood testing without consent when there is probable cause that an intoxicated operator caused death or serious injury
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Sets penalties for boating under the influence violations at up to $1,000 for first offense and $1,000-$2,500 for subsequent convictions, with potential imprisonment up to 6 months for other safety violations
Legislative Description
Boating safety; modifying procedures if boating while under the influence; modifying penalties. Effective date.
Public Safety
Last Action
2 CCR submitted
5/21/2010