Property Ownership
In Oregon, 'eminent domain' allows which entity to take private property?
AOnly the federal government
BFederal, state, and local government agencies — and private entities with delegated authority, such as utilities — for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CPrivate buyers who offer the market price
DOregon courts only, after a legal proceeding
Explanation
Eminent domain (condemnation) is the power of government (and certain private entities with delegated authority like utilities) to take private property for public use upon payment of just compensation. Oregon's Revised Statutes govern condemnation procedures. Property owners may challenge the necessity of the taking and the adequacy of the compensation offered.
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