Property Ownership
A 'mineral interest' is separated from the surface estate when:
AThe property is appraised
BThe surface and mineral rights are severed by deed or reservation✓ Correct
CThe property is in a conservation district
DThe state claims eminent domain
Explanation
Mineral rights can be severed from the surface estate and owned separately. This occurs through a deed that transfers only surface rights (reserving minerals) or that transfers only mineral rights.
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