Nebraska § 37-1254.08 - Boating under influence of alcoholic liquor or drug; test without preliminary breath test; when; qualified personnel.
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§ 37-1254.08. Boating under influence of alcoholic liquor or drug; test without preliminary breath test; when; qualified personnel.
Any person arrested for any offense involving the actual physical control of a motorboat or personal watercraft under propulsion upon the waters of this state while under the influence of alcohol or drugs shall be required to submit to a chemical test or tests of his or her blood, breath, or urine as provided in section 37-1254.02 without the preliminary breath test if the arresting officer does not have available the necessary equipment for administering a breath test or if the person is unconscious or is otherwise in a condition rendering him or her incapable of testing by a preliminary breath test. Only a physician, registered nurse, or qualified technician acting at the request of a peace officer may withdraw blood for the purpose of determining the concentration of alcohol or the presence of drugs, but such limitation shall not apply to the taking of a breath or urine specimen.
Source: official Nebraska text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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Section 37-1254.08 ("Boating under influence of alcoholic liquor or drug; test without preliminary breath test; when; qualified personnel.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Nebraska, the codified statutory law of Nebraska. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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