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Despite the fact that the weather in South Florida allows boating enthusiasts to hit the water all year long, there is definitely an increase in traffic from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Unfortunately, the higher volume of boaters enjoying the state’s waterways also means that boating and marine accidents are…

Just as it has enacted laws regarding driving a motorized vehicle while intoxicated, Florida also penalizes Boating Under the Influence (BUI). Unfortunately, the nature of water-based activities can make it difficult to enforce the laws, so marine accidents involving alcohol are still a common problem. According to the Florida Fish…