Would anyone care to comment on the legality of a departure restriction of 2000 ft being given to VFR departures from an airport in Class G airspace?
Although there is no legal requirement to maintain 2000' once VFR and
clear of the ATZ or any other regulated airspace, the point is would you have been allowed departure in the first place if you didn't agree to comply?
Presumably there is other traffic to affect, and it would be quite simple for the Controller to hold you on the ground until that traffic is clear. Such restriction is given in the name of expedition, try to screw ATC by quoting regulations and legality and I suggest you might find yourself having a different arguement whilst still at the holding point?
(If you are unhappy with a restricted departure clearance the Phrase "unable to comply" will suffice)