Property Ownership

In Maine, a landowner has the right to the timber on their land but not the mineral rights below. This is an example of:

ARiparian rights
BSeverance of mineral rights✓ Correct
CAn easement in gross
DA profit à prendre

Explanation

When mineral rights are severed from surface rights, the owner holds only the surface estate. Mineral rights can be separately owned, transferred, or encumbered.

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