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§ 20-608. Municipalities -- User fees on docking and storage of boats

MD Local Gov Code § 20-608 (2019) (N/A)
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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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