The owner of an Orange County surf school has won his legal battle against the city of Newport. Jason Murchison, owner of the business Learn to Surf, reached a settlement with Newport Beach, California which will allow his school to operate.
Murchison’s beef with Newport goes way back. He says he applied for permits in 2015 and 2016, but was rejected both times. The current rules do not allow paid instruction without a contract with the city, of which only three are issued (free instruction, such as teaching a friend to surf, was always allowed).
“Overall, protecting the public by having rules and regulations that govern how public property is used by private companies is good for everyone and the city will continue to allow independent contractors (that follow the rules) to provide services to the public in Newport Beach,” explained the city attorney to Courthouse News Service…