A Walton County circuit judge has rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of “customary use,” a concept that has long allowed the public to use parts of beaches that are
A Walton County circuit judge has rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of “customary use,” a concept that has long allowed the public to use parts of beaches that are privately owned.
WALTON COUNTY, Fla. A Walton County circuit judge has rejected a challenge to the constitutionality of “customary use,” a concept that has long allowed the public to use parts of beaches that are privately owned. This ruling is an important step in keeping the beaches of Walton County free and accessible to residents and guests.
Owners of beachfront land in Walton County have essentially lost a court battle that deals with a concept in the Florida Constitution known as “customary use.” In a nutshell, customary use says Florida’s beaches are open to the public.