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West Virginia mineral rights can be:

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B) Severed and sold separately from surface rights

In West Virginia, mineral rights (coal, oil, gas, etc.) can be severed from surface rights and sold or leased separately. This is common in the state due to its coal mining and natural gas history. Buyers should verify mineral rights status.

Answer Options
A
Never separated from surface rights
B
Severed and sold separately from surface rights
C
Only owned by the state government
D
Only transferred by will

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