Customary Law (Choses Publiques) (Jersey) Law 1993. Country/Territory Jersey (UK) Document type Legislation Date 1993 (2006) Source FAO, FAOLEX Long titleA Law to amend the customary law of Jersey to enable the granting of permits for the exclusive possession and use of certain areas of land to which the public of Jersey has access. Subject Land & soil Keyword Public land Land tenure Right of use Traditional rights/customary rights Geographical area Europe, Northern Europe Abstract This Law grants power to local authorities to authorize the occupation of a “chose publique”, i.e. any area of land over which the public has, under the customary law of Jersey, the right to pass without let or hindrance, whether on foot or with animals or vehicles, including any highway, but excluding any park or sea beach. This right of occupation restricts the public right of access to the area of land in question. Full text English Website www.jerseylaw.je