Section 33 Of Chapter 1. General Definitions From California Fish And Game Code >> Division 0.5. >> Chapter 1.
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. "Credible science" means the best available scientific
information that is not overly prescriptive due to the dynamic nature
of science, and includes the evaluation principles of relevance,
inclusiveness, objectivity, transparency, timeliness, verification,
validation, and peer review of information as appropriate. Credible
science also recognizes the need for adaptive management, as defined
in Section 13.5, as scientific knowledge evolves.