Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain in Nevada allows the government to:
AZone private land for public use without compensation
BTake private property for public use upon payment of just compensation✓ Correct
CRegulate the use of private property without payment
DTransfer property from one private owner to another
Explanation
Eminent domain (condemnation) is the government's power to take private property for public use (such as highways or parks) upon payment of just compensation. In Nevada, this is governed by NRS Chapter 37.
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