Property Ownership

Vermont's eminent domain power allows the government to:

ARegulate how private land is used under the police power
BTake private property for public use with payment of just compensation✓ Correct
CCondemn property that violates zoning without compensation
DForeclose on delinquent tax properties without court action

Explanation

Eminent domain is the government's power to take private property for public use (roads, utilities, public facilities) upon payment of just compensation to the property owner, as required by the Fifth Amendment.

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