Penalties for Boating Under the Influence
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Colorado law establishes the following penalties.
- The penalty for a first conviction of BUI is mandatory jail time of at least 5 days, not to exceed 180 days.
- A fine of $100 to $1,000 also may be added by the court but is not mandatory.
- The convicted person also will lose operating privileges for three months.