1. (a) In this section, “dam safety permit” means a permit issued under § 5-503 of this title for the construction, reconstruction, repair, removal, or modification of a dam.

   1. (b) This section does not apply to a reservoir, dam, waterway obstruction, or small pond that is exempt from permit requirements under § 5-503(b) of this title.
2. (c) The application for a dam safety permit shall include the estimated project construction cost.
3. (d) Prior to the issuance of a dam safety permit, the Department shall collect a dam safety permit fee.

4. (e) The dam safety permit fee:

   1. (1) Shall be based on the estimated project construction cost; and
   2. (2) May not exceed 3% of the estimated project construction cost.
5. (f) Fees collected under this section shall be paid into the Private Dam Repair Fund established under § 5-509.2 of this title.

Added by Acts 2025, c. 432, § 2, eff. July 1, 2025.