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Federal Judge Blocks Venice Boardwalk Lottery-Style Permit System
Supporters of the system now worry about chaos and confusion on the boardwalk
U.S. District Judge Dean D. Pregerson blocked parts of an ordinance that regulates performances and vendors on the boardwalk in Venice Beach.
The LA Times reports that the injunction, issued last week, says the lottery system for assigning permits is in violation of the 1st Amendment.
The original ordinance in 2008 required performers and vendors to obtain permits to bring their business to the boardwalk. Permits were granted through a lottery system held between Memorial Day and Nov. 1.
Pregerson handed out a 27-page ruling that, among other things, said, "there is no explanation as to why this system manages conflicting claims to limited space any more effectively than a simple first-come-first-served rule."

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Complaints from residents and business owners that "unregulated vending affected the character, safety and economic vitality of the boardwalk" first prompted the ordinance to be passed.
David "Zuma Dogg" Saltsburg, a street performer who opposes the ordinance, says it's wrong to pay a permit fee for free speech.
Past president of the Venice Chamber of Commerce and owner of the Venice Beach Suites & Hotel Andy Layman said that since the implementation of the lottery system, vendors selling manufactured goods have taken up space and consequently not allowed favorites such as craftsmen and entertainers space to perform.
However, some vendors support the ordinance saying that it provided organization to the boardwalk. Without it, they say, there will just be chaos with everyone clamoring for spots.
Pregerson also revoked a Los Angeles City Council rule, which prohibited use of musical instruments or amplified noise between 9 a.m. and sunset in certain areas.

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[mr19782011]

same guys !!!!! always looking for problems !!!

[kdb140]

And Ms. Babycakes, im burnin up a man would do a woman like dat, wuts wrong wit dis dude somebody needs to kick his ass foooreal!

[kdb140]

Dude is a bitch and big dude is da better man for sayin fuck da bs, im tryin to get money....i couldnt even finish watchin dis I so heated....uggggggh dudes a bitch made, police ass pussy....but great filming Tony!

[babybakie]

On Sat. morn. June 25, 2011. I arrived at the Venice boardwalk b4 Michael Hunt, and when he got there he started moving my things out of my space. I started bringing my things back into my space, when I turned my back towards Hunt he came behind me and slammed me to the concrete ground which caused my knee to be broken. I am female & I only weigh about a hundred pounds. He is a coward! Is Billy available to talk or communicate? veeganzen@yahoo.com

[bechevarria]

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[Mr2PacsFather]

the fat dude is a good guy