Property Ownership

A riparian rights owner in Vermont has the right to:

AOwn any land covered by a public water body
BMake reasonable use of a watercourse that adjoins their property✓ Correct
CDivert an entire river for irrigation purposes
DExclude all other persons from the waterway

Explanation

Riparian rights allow property owners whose land borders a natural watercourse (river, stream, lake) to make reasonable use of the water. This use must not unreasonably interfere with other riparian owners' rights to the same water.

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