With the return of the summer boating season, many people will soon be enjoying Ohio’s beautiful lakes and rivers. This is a reminder that Ohio is cracking down on captains who indulge in alcohol while on the water. Boating Under the Influence is illegal in Ohio. 2001 Sub. S.B. 123, eff. 1-1-04 sought to unify the drunk driving provisions with Ohio’s boating laws. O.R.C. 1547.11(A)(1) to O.R.C. 1547.11(A)(6) prohibit a person from operating or being in physical control of a [Read the full post. . .]