Property Ownership
In Maine, a landowner whose property abuts a river typically has:
ANo rights to the water
BRiparian rights allowing reasonable use of the water✓ Correct
CFull ownership of the riverbed
DThe right to divert the river completely
Explanation
Maine follows riparian rights doctrine — landowners abutting waterbodies have the right to reasonable use of the water. They cannot completely divert the water or unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners.
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