Property Ownership

Police power in Indiana allows the government to:

ATake property only with compensation
BRegulate the use of private property without compensation to protect public health, safety, and welfare✓ Correct
COnly enforce criminal laws on real property
DInspect properties only with a court order

Explanation

Police power is the government's authority to regulate private property for the public good — including zoning, building codes, and environmental regulations — without paying compensation, as long as the regulation does not constitute a taking.

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