Municipalities -- User fees on docking and storage of boats

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    (a)    By ordinance, a municipality may impose a user fee on charges for the docking and storage of boats.

    (b)    (1)    Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a municipality shall set the rate of the user fee.

        (2)    The rate of the user fee may not exceed 5% of the rental charges for the docking and storage of boats.

    (c)    The total amount of user fees charged per boat slip under this section may not exceed $100 annually.

    (d)    A municipality shall use any revenue from the user fee authorized under this section:

        (1)    to maintain and enhance:

            (i)    water quality;

            (ii)    water and wastewater treatment facilities;

            (iii)    marinas;

            (iv)    law enforcement;

            (v)    public safety; or

            (vi)    fire services; or

        (2)    for land acquisition and the related construction and maintenance of public facilities to enhance public use and water access.


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