Maintaining Access to Recreational Industry and Necessary Adjustments Act; MARINA Act
Summary
The MARINA Act addresses rental amounts and administrative fees charged to marinas by the Corps of Engineers. It aims to provide financial relief to marina operators by limiting rental amounts and standardizing administrative fees. The Act also extends lease periods for marinas and includes a provision regarding wage requirements.
Expected Effects
This act will likely reduce the financial burden on marina operators leasing land from the Corps of Engineers. Standardized fee schedules and longer lease periods could lead to more stable business environments for these marinas. This could also lead to increased investment in marina infrastructure and services.
Potential Benefits
- Reduced rental costs for marina operators through exclusion of certain receipts from rental calculations.
- Standardized and limited administrative fees, providing cost predictability.
- Extended lease periods, offering greater long-term security for marina businesses.
- Potential for increased investment in marina facilities and services.
- Clarification on wage requirements, preventing potentially burdensome wage mandates.
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Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for increased administrative burden on the Corps of Engineers to implement and manage the new fee schedules.
- Possible reduction in revenue for the federal government due to rental limitations.
- The act's focus on commercial concessionaires might not directly benefit the general public using the facilities.
- The standardized fee schedule might not fully account for the varying complexities of different projects.
- Potential for loopholes or unintended consequences in the definitions of "combined covered receipts" or "covered marina".
Constitutional Alignment
The MARINA Act appears to align with the General Welfare Clause of the Constitution, as it aims to support businesses that contribute to public recreational opportunities. Congress's authority to regulate federal property and manage resources is derived from Article I, Section 8, which grants them the power to make all laws which shall be necessary and proper for carrying into execution the foregoing powers, and all other powers vested by this Constitution in the government of the United States, or in any department or officer thereof. The Act does not appear to infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or limitations.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).