Property Ownership

In Louisiana, the concept of 'riparian rights' relates to land adjacent to:

APublic roads and highways
BRivers, lakes, and other waterways — property owners have rights regarding the use of adjacent water bodies✓ Correct
CUtility easements
DGovernment-owned lands

Explanation

Riparian rights in Louisiana govern the relationship between land ownership and adjacent water bodies. Louisiana's civil law approach differs somewhat from common law riparian rights, especially regarding navigable waterways where the state may retain the beds.

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