Land Use & Zoning
The doctrine of police power allows Rhode Island municipalities to:
ATake private property for public use without compensation
BRegulate private property use to protect public health, safety, and welfare✓ Correct
COverride deed restrictions placed by prior owners
DRequire property owners to sell to the government at assessed value
Explanation
Police power is the government's inherent authority to regulate private conduct and property use to protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare. Zoning is an exercise of police power.
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