Property Ownership

A riparian rights owner in Minnesota has the right to:

AExclusive use of all water adjacent to the property
BReasonable use of water from a stream or lake bordering the property✓ Correct
CBuild structures extending into a public lake
DDeny neighbors access to public navigable waters

Explanation

Riparian rights grant landowners adjacent to water the right to reasonable use of that water. Minnesota law also protects public access to navigable waters and shorelines.

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