Property Ownership
In Wyoming, the right of way for a public road across private land is typically held as:
AA fee simple interest by the government
BA public easement for road and utility purposes✓ Correct
CA leasehold interest for the duration of the road's use
DAn easement appurtenant benefiting adjacent landowners
Explanation
Public road right-of-way is typically held as a public easement, not fee simple, allowing the road to exist and the public to use it. The underlying land ownership may remain with the adjacent landowners. When a road is vacated, the underlying land often reverts to adjacent owners.
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