OK SB324

Reduces the blood or breath alcohol concentration threshold for operating a vessel from 0.10 to 0.08 to align with motor vehicle DUI standards.

Establishes implied consent for blood, breath, saliva, or urine testing for persons arrested for boating under the influence offenses, with tests administered within two hours of arrest.

Authorizes law enforcement officers to direct or administer chemical tests and permits independent testing at the arrested person's expense; specimens must be retained for 60 days for potential independent analysis.

Specifies that only licensed medical professionals, nurses, or Board-certified persons may withdraw blood or collect samples; prohibits civil or criminal liability for proper specimen collection performed in good faith.

Defines "other intoxicating substance" to include controlled dangerous substances and other substances affecting the central nervous system; establishes evidentiary standards for alcohol concentration levels in criminal proceedings.

Effective date is July 1, 2011, with emergency clause for immediate effect upon passage.