The right of government to limit property rights without compensation provided the limitation is not specific to one parcel.
The power that resides in every sovereignty to pass laws for its internal regulation and government. Pg. 226.
The inherent authority of the state to protect the health, safety, morals, and general welfare of its residents.
The state's inherent right to regulate an individual's conduct or property to protect the health, safety, welfare, and morals of the community. Unlike the exercise of eminent domain, no compensation need be paid.
the power of a state to regulate the actions of individuals and society as a whole in order to protect and promote the general welfare, including public health, safety and morals.
in the law, the rights of governments to pass laws or an act or enforce legislation that is considered important for mandatory for protecting the public's welfare, safety, health, and other necessities.In real estate, the term is used to describe the right to limit someone's ability to exercise property rights, without the need to reimburse a person for damages are lost.It can be used, for example, in zoning.
Power of the state to adopt and enforce laws to promote order, safety, health, morals and general welfare. No compensation is given for financial losses resulting from the exercise of police power. It cannot e delegated to a nongovernmental body. Examples include zoning, health codes and building code enforcement.
The power of government to regulate the use of real estate property for the benefit of the public.
The power of the government to regulate the conduct of its citizens and the private sector in the interest of the common good.
The power of the state and local governments to enact and enforce laws for the general welfare of the public. Since the exercise of the police power is merely regulating and not taking private property, no compensation is paid to the owner.
The right of the state to enact laws and enforce them for the order, safety, health, morals and general welfare of the public.
The inherent authority residing in each state to regulate, protect, and promote the public health, safety, morals, and general welfare.
The inherent right of the state to regulate for the purpose of promoting health, safety, welfare, and morality. Police power gives the state the right to impose certain restraints on human conduct which are reasonably necessary in order to safeguard the public interest. This right is the basis of zoning, the official map, building codes, and subdivision regulations.
In real estate, that right by which the state or other governmental authority may take, condemn, destroy, impair the value of, limit the use of or otherwise invade property rights. It must be affirmatively shown that the property was taken to protect the health, morals, safety or the general welfare of the public.
The inherent authority of a government to impose restrictions upon private property or private rights for the sake of public welfare, order, and security.
The government's authority to regulate the use of real estate for the public welfare.
The right of any governmental body to enforce laws that promote the public health, morals, safety and the welfare of the community. Examples of police power are condemnation, zoning, rent controls, housing codes, licensing requirements and subdivision regulations.
The right of any governmental body to enact and enforce regulations for the order, safety, health, morals, and general welfare of the public.
The authority of a government to adopt and enforce law governing the use of real estate based on the need to promote public safety, health, and general welfare.
The constitutional authority and inherent power of a state to adopt and enforce laws and regulations to promote and support the public health, safety, morals and general welfare.
The right of the Government to enact legislation deemed necessary to protect and-promote public health, safety, and welfare. In real estate, may be interpreted as the right to limit exercise of property rights without compensation (e.g., zoning).
A governmental regulation of property; it is the right of the government to enact laws and enforce them for the safety, health, and general welfare of the public. (Note: It is not the same as eminent domain!)
Police power is the capacity of a state to regulate behaviours and enforce order within its territory, often framed in terms of public welfare, security, morality, and safety. Police power is legally considered an inherent right, and is limited only by prohibitions specified in the constitution of a state, making it the most expansive authority exercised by a state.