Land Use & Zoning
Eminent domain is the government's power to:
AZone property for any use without compensation
BTake private property for public use with just compensation✓ Correct
CCollect property taxes when an owner is delinquent
DRegulate building codes without owner consent
Explanation
Eminent domain (condemnation) is the constitutional power of government to take private property for public use, provided the owner receives just compensation. The Fifth Amendment requires this compensation.
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