Property Ownership
In South Dakota, 'air rights' refer to a property owner's rights to:
AThe mineral resources below the surface
BThe space above the land's surface, subject to aviation regulations✓ Correct
CThe water flowing through the property
DThe timber and crops grown on the surface
Explanation
Air rights are the rights to use and develop the space above the land surface. Property owners own the air space above their land (to a reasonable height) but these rights are subject to aviation regulations and government restrictions.
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