Land Use & Zoning
What is the police power in land use regulation?
ALaw enforcement jurisdiction over property crimes
BThe government's inherent authority to regulate private property to protect public health, safety, and welfare✓ Correct
CThe power to arrest trespassers
DThe power to condemn unsafe buildings
Explanation
Police power is the government's inherent constitutional authority to enact laws and regulations to protect public health, safety, morals, and welfare. Zoning, building codes, and environmental regulations all derive from police power.
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