Property Ownership
The doctrine of riparian rights applies to property owners whose land:
ABorders a highway or public road
BBorders a natural watercourse such as a river, stream, or lake✓ Correct
CContains a natural spring or well
DIs located in a flood zone
Explanation
Riparian rights govern the use of water by landowners whose property borders a natural watercourse. In Pennsylvania (an eastern state using riparian doctrine), these owners have the right to make reasonable use of the water as long as they do not unreasonably interfere with others' use.
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