North Carolina impaired boaters law News

Tougher penalties for boat operators impaired by alcohol or drugs who unintentionally kill or injure someone are among all or parts of a dozen new laws now in effect in North Carolina. Provisions enacted during this year’s General Assembly and …

North Carolina has toughened penalties for boat operators who unintentionally kill or injure someone while under the influence of alcohol. Gov. Pat McCrory signed a law making the penalties for impaired boaters who cause injuries or fatalities similar to those …