Property Ownership
A Wyoming property owner's land borders the North Platte River. Under the prior appropriation doctrine, the owner's water rights are:
AAutomatic and unlimited based on the proximity to the river
BBased on a permitted appropriation and priority date, not just land ownership✓ Correct
CDetermined solely by the federal government
DOnly applicable for agricultural use
Explanation
Wyoming follows the prior appropriation doctrine for water rights. Owning land adjacent to a river does not automatically confer water rights. Rights are based on appropriation permits and priority dates.
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