Property Ownership
In Montana, mineral rights can be:
AOwned only by the federal government
BSevered from surface rights and owned separately✓ Correct
CAutomatically transferred with the surface deed
DOwned only by the state of Montana
Explanation
Montana law allows mineral rights (including coal, oil, gas, and other minerals) to be severed from surface rights and held under separate ownership, which is common throughout the state.
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