Property Ownership
A Mississippi landowner's property right to the space above their land extends:
ATo the edge of the atmosphere
BTo a reasonable height sufficient for their use and enjoyment; beyond that, air rights may be regulated✓ Correct
COnly 100 feet above the structure
DThere are no air rights in Mississippi
Explanation
Property ownership traditionally included the air column above the land. Modern law (and FAA regulations) limit air rights to a height sufficient for the owner's reasonable use; the navigable airspace above belongs to the public.
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