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County staff proposes boat-ramp permit program, council raises enforcement and cost questions

Dorchester County Council / staff work session · March 26, 2026
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Summary

Staff proposed a countywide permit for boat launches and water access with free or reduced permits for county residents and a $35 nonresident fee, plus civil-citation enforcement; council members pressed staff on digital implementation, enforcement costs and staffing before deciding to return with more detail.

County staff presented a draft ordinance to establish a uniform permit system for county-owned boat ramps and water-access facilities, proposing resident discounts or no fee for county residents and a $35 fee for nonresidents.

"They charge $35 for a nonresident. I think that would be a fair cost," the presenter said while canvassing nearby counties. Staff suggested residents could receive free or reduced permits and…

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