Property Ownership
A riparian rights owner whose property borders a river in Rhode Island generally has the right to:
ADivert the entire river for personal use
BReasonable use of the water that does not unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners✓ Correct
CSell water rights independently of the land
DPrevent all public access to the river
Explanation
Riparian rights allow property owners bordering a water body to make reasonable use of the water, as long as the use does not unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners upstream or downstream. The rights attach to the land and cannot be severed.
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