Property Ownership

In Arizona, the 'public trust doctrine' reserves certain lands and waters for public use, which can affect real estate development along:

AAll rivers and streams regardless of ownership
BNavigable waters and certain public beaches or shorelines, where the public may retain access rights✓ Correct
CAll undeveloped property in the state
DAll federally owned land

Explanation

The public trust doctrine holds that certain natural resources (navigable waters, shorelines, tidelands) are held by the government in trust for public use and cannot be entirely privatized. This can affect development and title near rivers, lakes, and other water bodies.

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