79-2-504. Program creation -- Administration.
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Effective 5/6/2026
79-2-504. Program creation -- Administration.
(1)There is created the Sage Grouse Compensatory Mitigation Program to mitigate the impacts of development or disturbance of sage grouse habitat by:
(a)creating and preserving habitat for the long-term conservation of sage grouse in the state in a manner that minimizes impacts to economic growth;
(b)establishing a mechanism by which conservation banks may operate in Utah to achieve compensatory mitigation; and
(c)establishing a mechanism by which a person or a governmental entity may voluntarily complete compensatory mitigation.
(a)The department shall administer the program and may make rules in accordance with Title 63G, Chapter 3, Utah Administrative Rulemaking Act , to administer the program in accordance with this part.
(b)A rule made under Subsection (2)(a) shall be consistent with:
(i)the requirements of Section 79-2-505 ;
(ii)the goals and objectives described in the conservation plan, including avoiding and minimizing habitat disturbances and mitigation impacts to sage grouse habitat; and
(iii)to the greatest extent possible, any local programs for the conservation of sage grouse habitat.
(c)Before making rules under this chapter, the department shall create a plan by which the requirements of this chapter will be met.
Amended by Chapter 492 , 2026 General Session