Penalties for Boating While Intoxicated
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District of Columbia law establishes the following penalties.
- Upon a first conviction, a person may be fined up to $500, imprisoned for up to 90 days, or both.
- Upon a second conviction within a 15-year period, a person may be fined up to $5,000, imprisoned for up to one year, or both.
- Upon a third or subsequent conviction within a 15-year period, a person may be fined up to $10,000, imprisoned for up to one year, or both.