Property Ownership

An Alaska property has 'riparian rights' that allow the owner to use water from an adjacent stream. If the state of Alaska establishes a water appropriation permit system, the riparian owner:

ARetains unlimited water rights permanently
BMust apply for a permit and their rights are subject to the permit system's priorities✓ Correct
CAutomatically loses all water rights
DMay only use water for domestic purposes

Explanation

Alaska's water law is based on the prior appropriation doctrine. All water rights require permits from the Alaska Department of Natural Resources.

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