Property Ownership
In Alaska, subsurface rights (oil, gas, and minerals) can be owned:
AOnly by the federal or state government
BSeparately from surface rights, making it important to check for severed mineral rights✓ Correct
COnly by Alaska Native corporations under ANCSA
DOnly jointly with surface rights and cannot be separated
Explanation
In Alaska, subsurface rights including oil, gas, and minerals can be severed from surface rights and owned separately. Buyers should investigate whether mineral rights are included in a property sale, as these rights have significant value in Alaska.
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