Property Ownership
In Hawaii, which type of property right allows a utility company to run power lines across a private parcel?
ALicense
BEasement✓ Correct
CEncroachment
DCovenant
Explanation
An easement is a non-possessory right to use another's land for a specific purpose, such as running utility lines. Unlike a license, an easement runs with the land and is generally irrevocable.
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