The suit alleges Portland’s policies discriminate against out-of-state oil and gas companies.
PORTLAND, Ore. —
The state of Montana and several fossil fuel industry groups have filed a lawsuit in federal court against the city of Portland over a ban on certain kinds of infrastructure in the city.
The suit, filed Tuesday in Oregon District Court, alleges the city’s policies are discriminatory against out-of-state companies.
The lawsuit stems from policies first implemented in 2016, which banned the development of new fossil fuel infrastructure capable of transporting or storing more than 200 gallons.
But the policy included exceptions for local use, like the Portland International
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