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What is the primary distinction between riparian rights and littoral rights?

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B) Riparian rights relate to flowing water such as rivers, while littoral rights relate to standing water such as lakes and oceans

Riparian rights attach to properties bordering flowing bodies of water such as rivers and streams. Littoral rights attach to properties bordering standing or tidal bodies of water such as lakes, seas, and oceans.

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A
Riparian rights apply only to commercial properties, while littoral rights apply only to residential properties
B
Riparian rights relate to flowing water such as rivers, while littoral rights relate to standing water such as lakes and oceans
C
Riparian rights are granted by the government, while littoral rights arise from common law
D
Riparian rights cannot be transferred, while littoral rights can be sold separately

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