Property Ownership

A 'riparian right' in NC gives a landowner who owns property adjacent to a non-navigable stream the right to:

ABuild a dam with no restrictions
BReasonable use of the water, provided it does not unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners✓ Correct
CExclusive ownership of the stream bed
DDivert all water flow for commercial use

Explanation

Riparian rights in NC allow adjacent landowners to make reasonable use of water from a non-navigable stream, subject to the equal rights of other riparian owners and NC water law.

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