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I mean I'm a Midwestern American, people being absolutely shit faced on a float trip is just the norm over here. I don't like that, but I'm not surprised it's not illegal.
Not American so I may be misunderstanding, but isn't it either at least a DUI, or sometimes a special BUI, in every State? Your federal/state jurisdiction is still something I struggle with.
Also, regardless of legality I bet enforcement is impossible for float trips.
It does get enforced around here, but only in certain areas. If you're paying for a float trip out here, you're also paying for a cop free route.
Different countries, different precedent, but I think the Canadian case hinged on the vessel being powered. Even if it's a paddle, it's muscle powered.
I know there are different standards for barges under tow than for the tugs doing the towing. If the courts are extrapolating these rules to the smaller end, than a float might be okay. You're just cast adrift, usually with alcohol.