Property Ownership
In Minnesota, how do riparian rights relate to property ownership along one of Minnesota's 10,000+ lakes?
AOnly the state of Minnesota owns all lake shoreline
BRiparian owners have the right to use and access the water but cannot own the lakebed beyond their lot line✓ Correct
CRiparian owners have no rights to the water itself
DRiparian rights are purchased separately from the land
Explanation
In Minnesota, riparian rights give lakefront property owners the right to reasonable use of the water and access to the lake. However, navigable lake beds are owned by the state.
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