Property Ownership
What is 'riparian rights'?
AThe right to mine minerals beneath a river
BWater rights held by landowners whose property borders a stream or river✓ Correct
CThe right of the government to build on private land near water
DFlood insurance rights along navigable waterways
Explanation
Riparian rights give landowners whose property abuts a stream, river, or lake certain rights to use the water. California has a complex water rights system combining riparian rights with the prior appropriation doctrine, but riparian rights generally allow reasonable use of adjacent water.
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