Md. Code, Local Government § 20-608
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 20-608, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§20–608.
Official statutory text
(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.
(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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