Md. Code, Local Gov't § 20-608

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session effective on or before 7/1/2024, from Chs.. 2 through 1049
Section 20-608 - Municipalities - User fees on docking and storage of boats
(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.

Md. Code, LG § 20-608

Amended by 2016 Md. Laws, Ch. 135,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2016.
Revised and recodified by 2013 Md. Laws, Ch. 119,Sec. 2, eff. 10/1/2013.