Environmental

An Arizona property owner who discovers oil or gas beneath their land generally has the right to:

AExtract it without any permits
BExtract it subject to Arizona and federal regulations, including appropriate permits and environmental compliance✓ Correct
CSell the rights to an oil company without restriction
DClaim ownership only if they own surface rights

Explanation

In Arizona, landowners generally own the mineral rights beneath their surface, including oil and gas, but extraction is regulated by the Arizona Oil and Gas Conservation Commission and requires compliance with environmental laws.

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