Jan. 29, 2025
Surf instructor sues Newport Beach over restrictive teaching ordinance
A U.S. Navy veteran and surf instructor has filed a federal lawsuit against Newport Beach, claiming its ordinance requiring written permission for paid surf lessons violates constitutional rights, state coastal laws, and antitrust regulations. The lawsuit alleges the city has created an illegal monopoly by permitting only select companies to operate.
A U.S. Navy veteran and surf instructor filed a federal lawsuit on Tuesday challenging a Newport Beach ordinance that requires paid surf and stand-up paddleboard instructors to secure written permission before offering lessons on city beaches.
"The city is not providing a solid justification as to why they're just picking and choosing between various activities and allowing some people to earn a living in teaching things on a beach, prohibiting others," said Caleb Tr...
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