Property Ownership
In West Virginia, mineral rights — including coal, oil, and gas — can be:
AOwned only by the surface owner
BSevered from surface rights and owned separately✓ Correct
COwned only by the state of West Virginia
DTransferred only by court order
Explanation
West Virginia has a long history of severance of mineral rights from surface rights. Mineral rights, including coal, oil, and natural gas, can be bought, sold, and owned completely independently from surface ownership.
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