"Danny D." wrote:
May I ask:
Legally, in California, in a Post Office, when nobody objects,
is it against the law to snap a photograph or otherwise record
the transaction?

It is private property that is open to the public.

That means you can photograph to your heart's content as
long as the manager or clerks do not object. They do
have the option to ask you to leave if you don't stop.
Not leaving would put you in violation of tresspass
laws.

Your described incident did not involve anyone
suggesting that you leave. Therefore you do not appear
to have broken any law.

(In fact I do not really know if it would be legal for a
postal employee to demand that you leave a Post Office
because you are taking pictures. If one did that, I
would consult an attorney if it was actually a problem.)

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