Penalties for Boating While Intoxicated
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Alaska law establishes the following penalties for BWI.
- Upon a first conviction, the person will be subject to a fine of at least $1,500 and imprisonment for at least 72 hours.
- Upon a second conviction, the person will be subject to a fine of at least $3,000 and imprisonment for at least 20 days.
- Upon a third or subsequent conviction, the person will be subject to a fine of at least $4,000 and imprisonment for at least 60 days.
- In addition to the penalties above, a person convicted of boating while intoxicated may lose his or her driver’s license for at least 30 days and have his or her vessel forfeited.