Property Ownership
In Hawaii, what is a 'mineral rights' reservation and when is it relevant?
AA. The state's right to all minerals in conservation land; highly relevant on all rural properties
BB. A grantor's retention of rights to minerals (oil, gas, geothermal) below the surface when conveying surface rights✓ Correct
CC. The right to extract sea salt from coastal land
DD. Agricultural rights to harvest crops from the land surface
Explanation
Mineral rights can be severed from surface rights. In Hawaii, geothermal resources are particularly relevant; the state may have claims to geothermal resources under certain circumstances.
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