Property Ownership
The 'doctrine of prior appropriation' for water rights (used in Western states) differs from Georgia's approach because Georgia uses:
AA. The doctrine of prior appropriation for all water rights
BB. The riparian rights doctrine for surface water✓ Correct
CC. Federal control of all water rights
DD. No specific water rights doctrine
Explanation
Georgia uses the riparian doctrine for surface water rights — owners of land adjacent to water have the right to reasonable use of that water. Western states use prior appropriation ('first in time, first in right').
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