Environmental
What is the 'Kansas Water Appropriation Act' and its relevance to real estate?
AIt controls residential water rates in Kansas cities
BKansas follows the prior appropriation doctrine for water rights; water rights are property rights that may be appurtenant to land and must be disclosed in agricultural transactions✓ Correct
CIt requires water quality testing at closing
DIt governs sewer connections only
Explanation
Kansas follows prior appropriation ('first in time, first in right') for water rights. Water rights are valuable property rights especially for agricultural land; they must be disclosed and may significantly affect property value.
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