Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain is the government's power to:
AZone property for specific uses
BTax property based on assessed value
CTake private property for public use upon payment of just compensation✓ Correct
DRequire a property owner to sell to a specific buyer
Explanation
Eminent domain (or condemnation) is the government's power to take private property for a public use or purpose upon payment of just compensation to the owner. In Rhode Island, the process requires a public purpose and fair market value compensation.
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