Property Ownership
In Florida, 'water rights' associated with a parcel of land follow which doctrine for most inland waterways?
APrior appropriation — first in time, first in right
BRiparian rights — landowners adjacent to water have reasonable use rights✓ Correct
CAbsolute ownership of the water
DEqual distribution by the state
Explanation
Florida follows the riparian rights doctrine for most inland (non-tidal) waterways: landowners whose property is adjacent to a water body have a right to reasonable use of the water. However, Florida also has a permitting system (consumptive use permits) for larger withdrawals.
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