Property Ownership

In Louisiana, a 'mineral right' that is severed from the surface estate creates:

AA permanent easement on the surface
BA separate ownership interest in the underlying minerals that can be independently owned and transferred✓ Correct
CAn obligation for the mineral owner to pay the surface owner's taxes
DA requirement for the surface owner to approve all drilling activities

Explanation

When mineral rights are severed from the surface estate in Louisiana, they become a separate ownership interest that can be independently owned, bought, sold, and leased, independent of the surface property.

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