Property Ownership
Which type of South Carolina property interest gives the holder the right to extract minerals from the land?
AAir rights
BMineral rights (subsurface rights)✓ Correct
CRiparian rights
DLittoral rights
Explanation
Mineral rights (subsurface rights) are the property rights to extract minerals, oil, gas, or other resources from below the surface. These rights can be separated from surface ownership.
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