There has been a controversy raging regarding a "clothing optional" cove on the south side of Lake Willoughby. Some would like to legislate it out of existence and some enjoy the mix of its natural beauty while taking advantage of the purported benefits of nakedness.
As I understand it, the practice of nudity at the cove is very old and traditional, and one of the toughest things to rail against in any legislation or judicial review is "Past Practice". Just like Black's Beach in San Diego County in the Peoples Republic of California, the history and tradition of this practice will sustain the nudity in this section of the cove because it has, over the years and decades, become customary and usual. However, as a caveat to those who expect privacy from gawkers and photographers, DON'T. If you choose to sunbathe in-the-buff on public lands, you have very little right or expectation of privacy.
The following excerpt is taken from the Vermont Statutes: Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure Chapter 59: Lewdness And Prostitution; Section 2605. Voyeurism; "Circumstances in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy" means circumstances in which a reasonable person would believe that his or her intimate areas would not be visible to the public, regardless of whether that person is in a public or private area." In other words, if you are to sunbathe, in-the-buff, on public lands, expect to be photographed and gawked at with no recourse. If this offends you, stay home.
As I understand it, the practice of nudity at the cove is very old and traditional, and one of the toughest things to rail against in any legislation or judicial review is "Past Practice". Just like Black's Beach in San Diego County in the Peoples Republic of California, the history and tradition of this practice will sustain the nudity in this section of the cove because it has, over the years and decades, become customary and usual. However, as a caveat to those who expect privacy from gawkers and photographers, DON'T. If you choose to sunbathe in-the-buff on public lands, you have very little right or expectation of privacy.
The following excerpt is taken from the Vermont Statutes: Title 13: Crimes and Criminal Procedure Chapter 59: Lewdness And Prostitution; Section 2605. Voyeurism; "Circumstances in which a person has a reasonable expectation of privacy" means circumstances in which a reasonable person would believe that his or her intimate areas would not be visible to the public, regardless of whether that person is in a public or private area." In other words, if you are to sunbathe, in-the-buff, on public lands, expect to be photographed and gawked at with no recourse. If this offends you, stay home.
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