Which of the following is true about search warrants under the Fourth Amendment?
A) If a police officer believes it is likely that items sought will be removed from the premises, the officer must obtain an Urgent Search Warrant prior to the search.
B) A government official must always obtain a search warrant prior to engaging in a search of corporate property.
C) A warrantless search is permissible when an industry has a long history of pervasive regulation, such as a search authorized by the Federal Mine Safety and Health Act.
D) A police officer must always obtain a search warrant before searching a vehicle for stolen goods.
E) The rule on "unreasonable search and seizure" only applies to individual citizens, not corporations.

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C is correct because the Supreme Court has recognized exceptions to the warrant requirement for industries with a long history of regulation, where such searches are considered reasonable under the Fourth Amendment.

Which of the Following Is True About Search Warrants Under