Land Use & Zoning
In Ohio, which of the following is NOT a valid use of eminent domain?
ABuilding a new highway
BCondemning a building for economic development to increase tax revenue with no public use component✓ Correct
CExpanding a public school
DCreating a public park
Explanation
After Kelo v. New London (2005), Ohio enacted SB 167 prohibiting the use of eminent domain solely for economic development to transfer property from one private party to another without a legitimate public use.
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