Property Ownership
In West Virginia, the 'police power' limitations on private property ownership allow the government to:
ATake property without compensation for public benefit
BRegulate property use through zoning and building codes to protect public health and safety without compensation✓ Correct
COccupy private property for government use indefinitely
DExempt government agencies from all property regulations
Explanation
The police power allows government to regulate private property use (through zoning, building codes, environmental regulations) to protect public health, safety, and welfare without compensation, as long as the regulation is reasonable and does not go so far as to constitute a taking.
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