1. (a) By ordinance, a municipality may impose a user fee on charges for the docking and storage of boats.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a municipality shall set the rate of the user fee.
   2. (2) The rate of the user fee may not exceed 5% of the rental charges for the docking and storage of boats.
3. (c) The total amount of user fees charged per boat slip under this section may not exceed $100 annually.

4. (d) A municipality shall use any revenue from the user fee authorized under this section:

   1. (1) to maintain and enhance:

      1. (i) water quality;
      2. (ii) water and wastewater treatment facilities;
      3. (iii) marinas;
      4. (iv) law enforcement;
      5. (v) public safety; or
      6. (vi) fire services; or
   2. (2) for land acquisition and the related construction and maintenance of public facilities to enhance public use and water access.

Added by Acts 2013, c. 119, § 2, eff. Oct. 1, 2013. Amended by Acts 2016, c. 135, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2016.