Land Use & Zoning
The 'police power' that allows Louisiana governments to enact zoning laws is based on:
AThe Louisiana Supreme Court's general equity powers
BThe government's inherent authority to regulate for public health, safety, morals, and general welfare✓ Correct
CFederal grant-in-aid conditions
DProperty owners' voluntary agreement to be regulated
Explanation
Zoning is an exercise of the government's police power — the inherent authority to regulate private conduct and property use for the protection of public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
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