Land Use & Zoning

Eminent domain allows a Maryland government entity to take private property for public use provided:

AThe owner agrees to sell
BJust compensation is paid to the owner✓ Correct
CThe property has been abandoned
DThe owner has delinquent taxes

Explanation

Eminent domain (condemnation) allows government entities to take private property for public use, but the Fifth Amendment requires payment of just compensation to the owner.

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