Property Ownership
In South Carolina, 'police power' allows the government to:
ASeize private property for public use with compensation
BRegulate the use of private property to protect public health, safety, and welfare without compensation✓ Correct
COverride private contracts
DAssess and collect property taxes
Explanation
Police power is the government's authority to regulate private property use through zoning, building codes, health regulations, and other measures to protect the public. Unlike eminent domain, no compensation is required for reasonable exercises of police power.
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