Owners of a Montauk, N.Y., ferry company have launched a federal lawsuit that could open the way for car ferry and fast ferry service between Long Island and Martha’s Vineyard.
In the lawsuit, entities with ownership interests in the Viking Fleet want to strike down a ban by the town of East Hampton against car ferries and fast ferries operating out of Montauk harbor.
The plaintiffs argue that the ban violates the constitution by effectively restraining interstate travel and commerce. They also argue that the fast ferry ban regulates business activity and is not a legitimate exercise of East Hampton’s zoning powers.
Read More: The Vineyard Gazette
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