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      (a)      A municipal corporation may impose by ordinance a user fee on charges for the docking and storage of boats.

      (b)      (1)      Subject to the limitation in paragraph (2) of this subsection, a municipal corporation 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 may not exceed $100 annually.

      (d)      A municipal corporation shall use any revenue from the user fee authorized under this section to maintain and enhance:

            (1)      Water quality;

            (2)      Water and wastewater treatment facilities;

            (3)      Marinas;

            (4)      Law enforcement;

            (5)      Public safety; or

            (6)      Fire services.