Property Ownership
In Montana, mineral rights that are separated from surface rights are considered:
AAn easement appurtenant
BA separate estate that can be owned and transferred independently of the surface✓ Correct
CA government reservation only
DPart of the surface estate and cannot be separated
Explanation
In Montana, mineral rights (oil, gas, coal, etc.) can be severed from surface rights, creating a separate mineral estate that can be independently owned, leased, or transferred.
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