§ 20-608
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§20–608.
(a)By ordinance, a municipality may impose a user fee on charges for the docking and storage of boats.
(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.