1. (1) An arbitrator may award reasonable attorney fees and other reasonable expenses of arbitration if such an award is authorized by law in a civil action involving the same claim or by the agreement of the parties to the arbitration proceeding.
2. (2) An arbitrator's expenses and fees, together with other expenses, shall be paid as provided in the award.
3. (3) Nothing in this section shall be construed to alter or amend the provisions of section 13-21-102 (5).

Source: L. 2004: Entire part R&RE, p. 1728, § 1, effective August 4.

Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 13-22-212 as it existed prior to 2004.