On the Water
C.R.S. 33-13-108.1 — operating a vessel at 0.08 or under the influence is a misdemeanor
It is a misdemeanor in Colorado to operate or be in actual physical control of a motorized, wind powered or flying vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or with a blood or breath alcohol level of 0.08 or more.
Who handles this in Colorado: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Colorado directory.
A person operating or in actual physical control of a vessel on the state's waters may be required to submit to a breath or blood test.
Sources for this section (1)
- C.R.S. 33-13-108.1 — Operating a vessel while under the influence - definitions
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Colorado attorney.