Environmental
In Idaho, the prior appropriation doctrine for water rights means:
ALandowners adjacent to a water source automatically share equal water rights
BWater rights are allocated based on historical use — first in time, first in right✓ Correct
CThe state owns all water and must approve all uses
DWater rights are bundled with mineral rights and cannot be separated
Explanation
Idaho follows the prior appropriation doctrine ('first in time, first in right') for water rights. Those who established water use first have senior rights over later users.
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