Cahill Policy that's kept nudism legal..

	Cahill Policy that's kept nudism legal for 30 years at some of California's state parks, including San Onofre and Black's Beach (Torrey Pines).
State of California
M e m o r a n d u m
Date:	MAY 3 1 1979
To:	All Division/Office Chiefs All District Superintendents All Area Managers
From:	Department of Parks and Recreation
Subject:	Clothing Optional Beaches
	No clothing optional beaches will be designated within the California State Park System at this time.  During the public meeting process, it became clear to me that the public is extremely polarized on this issue.  It also became clear that there is a serious concern on the part of clothing optional beach opponents about the extra costs of patrolling beaches so designated. Proponents' arguments that a few miles of beach be set aside for their use were pervasive.  However, serious opposition from legislators, county supervisors and local governing bodies lead me to believe that designating such areas will focus opponents' attention upon what seems to be a victimless crime at worst, and certainly an innocuous action. The cost of extra services argument is a good one.  Therefore, it shall be the policy of the Department that enforcement of nude sunbathing regulations within the State Park System shall be made only upon the complaint of a private citizen.  Citations or arrests shall be made only after attempts are made to elicit voluntary compliance with the regulations.  This policy should free up enforcement people to concentrate on other pressing duties.
	Russell W. Cahill Director