Why This Matters
The MARINA Act aims to make renting marinas more affordable by limiting fees and ensuring long lease terms. This helps improve access to recreational facilities for the public.
If you operate a marina, your rental costs and fees could be reduced significantly.
Affects: Marina operators and their employees, as well as recreational boaters and visitors.
What changes is this bill making?
1. This bill limits how much marinas can be charged for rent. 2. It sets a standard fee schedule for administrative costs at marinas. 3. The bill ensures lease periods for marinas are at least 50 years for initial leases. 4. It prevents higher wage requirements than the federal minimum wage for marina employees. 5. The Corps of Engineers must publish the fee schedule online.
Who is affected?
Marina operators and their employees, as well as recreational boaters and visitors.