Environmental

What is the significance of a desert tortoise survey in Nevada real estate development?

AIt is only required for projects near Lake Mead

BThe Mojave desert tortoise is a federally threatened species; development in its habitat may require surveys, mitigation, and permits under the Endangered Species Act✓ Correct

CDesert tortoise surveys are optional in Clark County

DOnly BLM land requires desert tortoise surveys

Explanation

The Mojave desert tortoise is listed as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. Development in southern Nevada's desert areas may require biological surveys, avoidance measures, incidental take permits, and mitigation fees to the Clark County Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan.

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The power of government to take private property for public use, with the requirement to pay the owner just compensation.

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A doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.