 The issue of regulatory takings arises from the interaction between exercise of the traditional police power and exercise of eminent domain.The police power is the inherent state government power, to do what is reasonably necessary to promote and protect public health, safety, welfare and morals.There are numerous instances where the US Supreme Court has found that state courts have reasonably concluded that "the health, safety, morals, or general welfare" would be promoted by prohibiting particular contemplated uses of land.