Property Ownership
In South Dakota, which of the following statements about 'mineral rights' is correct?
AMineral rights always transfer with the surface rights
BMineral rights can be severed from surface rights and owned separately✓ Correct
CSouth Dakota prohibits private ownership of mineral rights
DMineral rights automatically revert to the state after 20 years
Explanation
In South Dakota, mineral rights can be severed from surface rights and owned, sold, or leased independently. When a property is sold, the deed should clearly state whether mineral rights are included. Many South Dakota properties have severed mineral rights that are owned separately from the surface.
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