Property Ownership

In Minnesota, 'subsurface rights' include the right to use:

AThe airspace above the property
BThe land below the surface, including minerals, oil, gas, and underground structures✓ Correct
CThe waterway adjacent to the property
DThe neighboring property for utility access

Explanation

Subsurface rights (mineral rights) include the right to extract minerals, oil, gas, water, and other underground resources from below the surface. In Minnesota, subsurface rights are particularly important in the Iron Range (taconite/iron ore) and in areas with agricultural water use. These rights may be severed from surface ownership.

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