Property Ownership
In Colorado, which water rights doctrine governs the allocation of water resources?
ARiparian rights doctrine
BPrior appropriation doctrine✓ Correct
CReasonable use doctrine
DCorrelative rights doctrine
Explanation
Colorado follows the prior appropriation doctrine ('first in time, first in right'). Water rights are separate from land ownership and are based on the date of appropriation and beneficial use, not proximity to a water source.
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