Property Ownership
Under Rhode Island law, 'littoral rights' refer to the rights of owners whose property borders:
AA landlocked freshwater lake
BA tidal body of water, ocean, or bay✓ Correct
CA public road
DA government-owned park
Explanation
Littoral rights are water rights related to property bordering a large standing body of water such as the ocean, bay, or sea. In Rhode Island, these rights are subject to CRMC regulation and may include access to the shoreline.
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