Is there anyway I can keep certain people off public land for a private event?
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Is there anyway I can keep certain people off public land for a private event?
My and I fiance want to keep some people from coming to the wedding. We want to have it outside but I wanted to make sure I could keep anyone I didn’t want there off the land we decide.
Asked on January 19, 2017 under Real Estate Law, South Carolina
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SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
No, you can't do this: public land is public--it is not under your control. You cannot legally keep members of the public off public land. To avoid any risk of outsiders or specifically unwanted persons coming to the wedding, you need to have it at a private venue.
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