Property Ownership
In NC, a 'mineral rights' reservation in a deed means:
AThe buyer receives all surface and subsurface rights
BThe grantor retains ownership of minerals (oil, gas, coal, etc.) below the surface while conveying the surface rights✓ Correct
CThe state owns all minerals
DThe minerals are included in the sale price
Explanation
A mineral rights reservation in a NC deed allows the grantor to retain ownership of subsurface resources (oil, gas, coal, minerals) while conveying the surface rights to the grantee.
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