Property Ownership

Riparian rights (in states that recognize them) give landowners adjacent to water the right to:

ADivert all water from the stream for any purpose
BReasonable use of the water as long as it does not unreasonably harm other riparian owners✓ Correct
CExclusive ownership of the stream bed
DSell their riparian rights independently of the land

Explanation

Riparian rights allow landowners adjacent to water the right to reasonable use without unreasonably harming other riparian owners. Montana primarily uses prior appropriation, but riparian principles may apply to some water uses.

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