Section 23A-1-206 - New development(1) As used in this section:(a) "Mitigate" means an activity intended to lessen known negative impacts caused by wildlife, including relocating or distracting wildlife.(b) "New development" means the conversion in use of previously undeveloped land into a developed state that occurs on or after May 1, 2024.(c) "Wildlife damage or nuisance claim" means:(ii) a wildlife damage claim; or(iii) a nuisance complaint involving wildlife.(2) On and after May 1, 2024, new development in the state is considered infringing on existing wildlife habitat and a person who makes a wildlife damage or nuisance claim related to the new development may not qualify for a wildlife damage or nuisance claim against the state or a political subdivision.(3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), the division may mitigate wildlife damage or nuisances impacting a new development.Added by Chapter 347, 2024 General Session ,§ 5, eff. 7/1/2024.