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So, let me ask it again: I elect to use the ODP at KSMO because the tower
is closed and I am in Class G airspace. I am told to contact SoCal on
123.45. I takeoff flying the ODP and establish radio contact with SoCal.
Leaving 700 feet, agl (entering Class E) SoCal just has to sit on their
hands and let me do my thing until I complete the ODP even though they
can't maintain separation unless they start vectoring me?


Ask the same question, get the same answer. The controller is expected to
know that an aircraft departing SMO is entitled to fly the ODP. If there is
a loss of separation because the controller issued clearances that allow two
aircraft to occupy the same airspace at the same time then the controller
has made a separation error.