Land Use & Zoning
The police power of Nebraska's government allows it to:
ATake private property with just compensation for public use
BRegulate private property to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare through zoning✓ Correct
CImpose taxes on all real property transfers
DRequire all properties to be sold at assessed value
Explanation
Police power is the government's inherent authority to regulate land use (zoning, building codes, health codes) for the public welfare without compensation to owners, as long as it is reasonable.
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