Property Ownership
In Hawaii, 'police power' as a basis for land use regulation allows the government to:
AA. Allow police to search property without a warrant
BB. Regulate land use to protect public health, safety, welfare, and morals without compensation✓ Correct
CC. Condemn property only when paying full market value
DD. Override private property rights without any basis
Explanation
Police power allows governments to regulate property use for the public good (zoning, building codes) without compensation, as long as regulations don't constitute a taking.
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