Property Ownership
A Wyoming property owner who 'dedicates' part of their land to the county for a public road gives the county:
AA temporary license to use the road
BFee simple title or a right-of-way easement for the roadway, depending on the nature of the dedication✓ Correct
COnly the right to maintain the road while the owner retains title
DA tax credit for the donated land
Explanation
When land is dedicated for public roads in Wyoming, it may involve a fee simple transfer (full ownership) to the county or a right-of-way easement. The type of interest depends on the dedication documents. Dedicated land typically cannot be used for private purposes.
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