Coastal Commission Receives Authority to Fine Coastal Act Violators.

In yet another “budget victory”, the Commission will now be able to pursue fines when individuals to not comply with the Coastal Act; for example when private landowners posts illegal “no parking” or no “beach access” signs. Of the 2,000 outstanding Coastal Act violations, the majority of cases are from illegal efforts to block public access. This new Coastal Commission authority critically protects the public’s right to access the beach.