New bill aims to end privatization of local beaches
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. (WMBB) – The fight against the privatization of beaches is gaining momentum.
Friday morning, Florida State Sen. Jay Trumbull filed legislation that would bring back the customary use of the beach.
The customary use ordinance previously allowed people to enjoy all beaches, even private ones.
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A state law adopted in 2018 prevented local governments from adopting ordinances that established customary use. But it grandfathered in ordinances that were established before 2016.
Many, including Trumbull, argue the exemption singled out Walton County proposed Senate Bill 1622 would repeal the law.
Trumbull recognized Walton County residents for their ongoing advocacy against the privatization of the beaches.
In Friday's news release, he said, 'Residents should not be denied access to our beaches and no one individual should have the power to deny the public from enjoying a community asset that means so much to so many.'
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