Land Use & Zoning (alternative)
A Maryland municipality uses eminent domain to acquire private property for a public park. The property owner is entitled to:
AJust compensation equal to fair market value✓ Correct
BOnly the tax-assessed value
CNothing if the taking serves a public purpose
DDouble the purchase price paid three years prior
Explanation
The Fifth Amendment (federal) and Maryland Constitution require just compensation (fair market value) when government takes private property through eminent domain for public use.
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