Question 2861 Deck General

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Under the federal regulations, what minimum level of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) constitutes a violation of the laws prohibiting Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) on commercial vessels?

A .10% BAC
B .18% BAC
C .06% BAC
D .04% BAC
AI Explanation

The correct answer is D) .04% BAC. Under federal regulations, the minimum level of Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) that constitutes a violation of the laws prohibiting Boating Under the Influence of Alcohol (BUI) on commercial vessels is .04% BAC. This is in accordance with 46 CFR 16.201, which states that the BAC limit for commercial vessel operators is .04%, which is lower than the .08% BAC limit for operating a motor vehicle on public roads. The other options are incorrect because .10% BAC is the typical legal limit for operating a motor vehicle, .18% BAC is considered an aggravated DUI in many states, and .06% BAC is below the commercial vessel operator limit.

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