Tennessee License Law

TREC's authority to regulate real estate in Tennessee is derived from which type of government power?

AEminent domain
BPolice power — the state's inherent authority to protect public health, safety, and welfare✓ Correct
CTaxation power
DThe Commerce Clause of the U.S. Constitution

Explanation

TREC's regulatory authority over real estate licensees is an exercise of the state's police power — the inherent governmental authority to enact laws and regulations that protect public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.

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