Land Use & Zoning

The police power of government allows the state to:

ATake private property for public use
BRegulate land use to protect public health, safety, and welfare without compensation✓ Correct
CTax property owners to fund public services
DEscrow funds from real estate transactions

Explanation

Police power is the inherent authority of government to regulate land use (zoning, building codes, environmental regulations) to protect public health, safety, and welfare. Unlike eminent domain, no compensation is required.

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