Section 2074.8 - Duty to undertake independent studies not imposed; independent scientific peer review of status report(a) This article does not impose any duty or obligation for, or otherwise require, the commission or the department to undertake independent studies or other assessments of any species when reviewing a petition and its attendant documents and comments.(b) The director may approve an extension of time for completion of the status report if necessary for the purposes of obtaining independent peer review pursuant to Section 2074.6.Ca. Fish and Game Code § 2074.8
Amended by Stats 2023 ch 132 (AB 1760),s 38, eff. 1/1/2024.Amended by Stats 2016 ch 201 (AB 2549),s 5, eff. 1/1/2017.Amended by Stats 2013 ch 387 (SB 749),s 7, eff. 1/1/2014.