Property Ownership
In Wyoming ranch transactions, water rights must be:
ATransferred automatically with the deed
BSeparately identified, valued, and conveyed because they are separate from land title✓ Correct
CAdministered by the county water authority
DLeft to the new owner to re-appropriate
Explanation
Wyoming follows the prior appropriation doctrine, and water rights are separate from land title. In ranch transactions, water rights must be specifically identified, valued, and separately conveyed. Buyers should verify the priority dates and amounts of any appurtenant water rights.
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