9.56.040 Operating a watercraft or vessel while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
It shall be unlawful for any person to operate a watercraft or vessel within the city while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug. A person is guilty of operating a vessel while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or any drug if the person operates the vessel while:
A. The person has one-tenth gram or more of alcohol per two hundred ten liters of breath, as shown by analysis of the person’s breath made under RCW 46.61.506; or
B. The person has one-tenth percent or more by weight of alcohol in the person’s blood, as shown by analysis of the person’s blood made under RCW 46.61.506; or
C. The person is under the influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor or any drug; or
D. The person is under the combined influence of or affected by intoxicating liquor and any drug.
The fact that any person charged with a violation of this section is or has been entitled to use such drug under the laws of this state shall not constitute a defense against any charge of violating this section. A person cited under this subsection may upon request be given a breath test for breath alcohol or may request to have a blood sample taken for blood alcohol analysis. An arresting officer shall administer field sobriety tests when circumstances permit. (Ord. 938 §4, 1992).