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Riparian rights apply to:

A Underground water only
B Landowners whose property borders a natural watercourse
C All property owners
D Government land only

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Riparian rights doctrine: owners of land abutting a natural stream/river can use the water for reasonable purposes. Applies in eastern states; western states use prior appropriation.

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