Property Ownership

In Maryland, riparian rights relate to:

AA property owner's rights regarding underground minerals
BThe rights of owners of land adjacent to watercourses (rivers, streams) to access and use the water✓ Correct
CThe right to mine beneath navigable waters
DAir rights above navigable waterways

Explanation

Riparian rights in Maryland give landowners adjacent to natural watercourses the right to access, use, and enjoy the water, provided they don't unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners' rights.

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