FWC and other agencies will crack down on drunk boating this weekend

Fish and Wildlife officers will be cracking down on drunk boaters this weekend during the 6^th annual Operation Dry water.  

Last year, nine people died from boating accidents related to alcohol and drug use in Florida.

That represents 15 percent of the state’s boating fatalities for 2013.

That is why law enforcement agencies around the state and country are participating in “Operation Dry Water” this weekend to prevent alcohol-related accidents and fatalities.

FWC officers, along with local law enforcement and the U.S. Coast Guard, will be on the lookout for boating under the influence violations.

Boating under the influence is a serious offense in Florida.

For a first conviction, punishment for a BUI conviction may be a fine of up to $500 and a prison sentence of up to 6 months.

A second conviction can carry a fine of up to $1000 and a 9 month prison sentence and possibly the loss of your boat.

Additional punishment can include substance abuse courses, monthly probation reporting, and community service.

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