Property Ownership
Mineral rights on a Mississippi property include the right to:
AUse the surface of the land for agriculture
BExtract oil, gas, coal, and other minerals from below the surface✓ Correct
CBuild structures above the surface
DControl water flowing through the property
Explanation
Mineral rights convey the right to extract valuable subsurface resources such as oil, gas, coal, and other minerals. In Mississippi, mineral rights (including oil and gas) can be severed from surface rights and sold separately.
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