1. (1) As used in this section:

   1. (a) "Mitigate" means an activity intended to lessen known negative impacts caused by wildlife, including relocating or distracting wildlife.
   2. (b) "New development" means the conversion in use of previously undeveloped land into a developed state that occurs on or after May 1, 2024.

   3. (c) "Wildlife damage or nuisance claim" means:

      1. (i) a depredation claim;
      2. (ii) a wildlife damage claim; or
      3. (iii) a nuisance complaint involving wildlife.
2. (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. (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2), the division may mitigate wildlife damage or nuisances impacting a new development.

Enacted by Chapter 347, 2024 General Session