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A Utah real estate licensee is advising a client on the purchase of a rural property with associated water rights. Which of the following statements about Utah water rights is NOT accurate?

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D) Water rights automatically transfer with the land when a general warranty deed is recorded

Option B is NOT accurate. Under Utah Code Ann. § 73-1-1 et seq., water rights do NOT automatically transfer with the land when a deed is recorded. Water rights are a separate property interest from real property in Utah. They must be explicitly conveyed through a separate water right deed or by specific inclusion in the purchase contract. Recording a general warranty deed for the land does not transfer any associated water rights.

Answer Options
A
Utah follows the prior appropriation doctrine based on seniority of beneficial use
B
Water rights in Utah are administered by the Utah State Engineer's office
C
Water rights must be specifically conveyed to transfer ownership in a real estate transaction
D
Water rights automatically transfer with the land when a general warranty deed is recorded

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