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The three three C’s – C ompliance, C aution and C ommon sense – are being stressed as enforcement officers hope to see no boating under the influence (BUI) arrests, drownings or boating incidents. DNR wants everyone to enjoy themselves and go home safely.
“If everyone will just adhere to the law, exercise the caution and care necessary to be safe, and use common sense around the water, they will enjoy the weekend and avoid trouble hotels las vegas best deals and tragedies.” said Lt. Col. Jeff Weaver, assistant director of the Law Enforcement Division.  “However, our rangers will be working all weekend to keep the lakes and rivers safe and patrolling for those who make poor decisions and unsafe choices.”
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Boating sober or having a non-drinking “Designated Skipper” should also be a priority.  Last weekend, DNR Law Enforcement hotels las vegas best deals conducted “Operation Dry Water” on all state waterways, an effort to curb boating under the influence of alcohol or drugs (BUI). Twelve BUI arrests were made during the operation.
So far this year in Georgia, 40 boating incidents have resulted in 28 injuries and three boating incident-related fatalities.  Additionally, there have been 22 drownings on public waters.  Conservation rangers have issued 87 boating under the influence citations statewide.
Designate an operator Do not drink and operate hotels las vegas best deals a boat. Georgia law states that a blood alcohol content level of .08 or greater for boaters is legally intoxicated – the same content as for driving a car.
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Know Georgia’s age requirements for PWC operation – under 12 may not operate a PWC; 12-15 must take the education course or have a competent adult on board, age 18 or older, not under the influence of alcohol or drugs, hotels las vegas best deals who is carrying proper identification.
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