Littoral rights
Okay kiddo, have you ever been to the beach and played in the sand and the waves? Well, if you live next to the ocean or a big lake, you might have some special rights called "littoral rights". Littoral means "of or relating to the shore", so these rights have to do with the land that touches the water.
Basically, littoral rights give people who own homes or land next to the water the right to use and enjoy that water (like swimming or fishing) and the land next to it up to a certain point (usually the high water mark). This means that nobody can build anything in your way or stop you from getting to the water.
But, these rights usually only apply to the owner of the land adjacent to the water. So, if you don't live next to the water, you can't just walk onto someone else's land and use their littoral rights. And, the government still has the right to regulate some activities on the water, like boating or fishing licenses.
So, you can remember it like this: if you live next to the water, you have some special rights that let you have fun on and by the water without anyone getting in your way.
Basically, littoral rights give people who own homes or land next to the water the right to use and enjoy that water (like swimming or fishing) and the land next to it up to a certain point (usually the high water mark). This means that nobody can build anything in your way or stop you from getting to the water.
But, these rights usually only apply to the owner of the land adjacent to the water. So, if you don't live next to the water, you can't just walk onto someone else's land and use their littoral rights. And, the government still has the right to regulate some activities on the water, like boating or fishing licenses.
So, you can remember it like this: if you live next to the water, you have some special rights that let you have fun on and by the water without anyone getting in your way.