Property Ownership
In Louisiana, land under a navigable waterway is owned by:
AThe adjacent property owner to the centerline
BThe state of Louisiana, as navigable waterway beds are public property✓ Correct
CThe federal government exclusively
DThe parish where the waterway is located
Explanation
Under Louisiana law, the beds of navigable waterways are public property belonging to the state. Property owners adjacent to navigable waters own to the bank but not the bed of the waterway itself.
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