Property Ownership

In Michigan, 'riparian rights' include which of the following?

AThe right to dam a river and sell the water to others
BThe right to reasonable use of water, access to the water, and often ownership of the adjacent bottomland✓ Correct
CThe right to exclusive use of all water in a lake adjacent to the property
DThe right to block other riparian owners' water access

Explanation

Michigan riparian rights include reasonable use of the water, access to the water for recreational purposes, and typically ownership of the bottomland to the center of a non-navigable water body. These rights must be exercised reasonably without harming other riparian owners.

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