Property Ownership

In Michigan, which government power allows the state to regulate private property use for public health and safety without compensation?

AEminent domain
BPolice power✓ Correct
CEscheat
DTaxation

Explanation

Police power is the government's authority to regulate private property use (through zoning, building codes, environmental laws) to protect public health, safety, and welfare—without paying compensation, unlike eminent domain which requires just compensation.

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