Public docks, piers, and harbor facilities -- Dorchester County

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    (a)    (1)    The governing body of Dorchester County may adopt regulations concerning maintaining and operating public docks, piers, wharves, and harbor facilities owned or leased by the county.

        (2)    A regulation adopted under this subsection may include provisions related to:

            (i)    permits;

            (ii)    berths;

            (iii)    mooring;

            (iv)    swimming;

            (v)    trash disposal and removal; and

            (vi)    sunken vessels.

    (b)    The governing body of Dorchester County may adopt penalties for a violation of a regulation adopted under this section, including imprisonment not exceeding 6 months or a fine not exceeding $500 or both.


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