Land Use & Zoning
A 'taking' under Maine and federal law occurs when government regulation goes so far that it:
AMerely reduces property value by any amount
BDeprives the owner of all economically beneficial use of the property✓ Correct
CRestricts the number of bedrooms in a home
DRequires owners to maintain landscaping
Explanation
A regulatory taking occurs when government regulation deprives an owner of all (or substantially all) economically beneficial use of their property, requiring the government to pay just compensation under the Takings Clause.
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