b'B O AT I N G R E G U L AT I O N Suse by a rearward-facing observer; and (4) an observer age 12 orApersonshallbeconsideredtobeundertheinfluenceof older facing the skier at all times. The boat operator, observer andintoxicatingliquoriftheratioofalcoholinthebloodiseight-waterskier must obey all other waterski rules. hundredths (.08) of one percent or more of alcohol, by weight, or ifNo person operating a personal watercraft shall cross or jumpthe person is under 21 years of age, the level is .02.the wake of another vessel, when within 100 feet of the vesselThe penalty for a first violation may be: a fine between $500 and creating such wake, in such a manner that the hull of the personal$1,000; one year suspension of boating privileges, six months (at watercraft jumping the wake completely leaves the water. least 48 hours of which cannot be suspended or reduced) in jail orA shut-off lanyard, if so equipped, must be attached to thesuspended plus probation requiring 100 hours community service.operator, his clothing, or his personal flotation device in a mannerThe penalty for a second violation within 10 years may be: which will shut off the engine in the event the operator is ejectedafinebetween$1,000and$4,000;threeyearssuspensionof from the personal watercraft while underway. boating privileges, two years (at least 120 days of which cannot be suspended or reduced) in jail and probation requiring 100 hours of Boating Under the Influence (BUI) community service.No person may operate a boat while under the influence ofThe penalty for a third violation and subsequent violations within alcohol or drugs. 10 years may be: a fine between $2,000 and $8,000, suspension of 2022 Connecticut BOATERS GUIDE29'