Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain in Kansas allows the government to:
ARegulate how land is used without compensation
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CRezone property without owner consent
DWaive property taxes for public benefit projects
Explanation
Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use, but the Fifth Amendment requires payment of just compensation to the property owner.
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