EnvironmentalIntermediateAlabama Exam

Wetlands on a property are significant in real estate because:

AThey increase property taxes automatically
BFederal and state regulations may restrict or prohibit development on wetlandsCorrect
CWetlands improve the property's structural foundation
DThey must be drained before any construction permit is issued, as a general rule

Why Federal and state regulations may restrict or prohibit development on wetlands Is Correct

Answer B: Federal and state regulations may restrict or prohibit development on wetlands

Wetlands are heavily regulated under the federal Clean Water Act (Section 404) and state laws. Filling or developing wetlands typically requires permits from the Army Corps of Engineers and state agencies.

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