The rates stated in this chapter are determined and found to be fair, just and reasonable rates. All rates charged or assessed by the harbormaster shall be charged or assessed according to the rates either set forth in this title or in the most current assembly approved harbor fee schedule and paid by the owner, master or other persons having charge of the vessel on the demand of the harbormaster. Any person or vessel owner against whom a charge is so levied or assessed by the harbormaster who considers the same to be improperly computed or assessed may apply to the assembly in writing for an adjustment and refund of such charge. Such application shall be made within 50 days from the date on which the charge is made, and the assembly shall determine whether the charge shall be adjusted or sustained at the first meeting at which the assembly has sufficient evidence available to make the determination; provided, however, that the assembly shall not hear any such protest or application unless the charge and assessment made by the harbormaster shall have been paid at the time the assessment was due. (Ord. 12-01-281 § 4; Ord. 07-08-162)