Exam term

Police power

Government's power to regulate property use to protect public health, safety, morals and general welfare, through zoning, building codes and similar rules.

Lessons that use this term

Government rights in land: police power, eminent domain, taxation, escheat California
Government restrictions and deed restrictions Florida
Zoning laws, variances, and code enforcement Florida
Police power: state environmental review, subdivided land sales, codes, and local authority New York
Government powers: police power, eminent domain, taxation, and escheat Texas