- (1) “Mediation” means a process whereby a mediator appointed by the Department acts to encourage and facilitate resolution of a legally sufficient complaint. It is an informal and nonadversarial process with the objective of assisting the parties to reach a mutually acceptable agreement.
- (2) The Board finds that mediation is an acceptable method of dispute resolution for the following violation as it is economic in nature or can be remedied by the licensee: failure of the licensee to timely pay any assessed administrative fines or costs.
- (3) A “mediator” means a person who is certified in mediation by the Florida Bar, the Florida Supreme Court, or the Division of Administrative Hearings.
Rulemaking Authority 456.078 FS. Law Implemented 456.078 FS. History–New 11-21-94, Formerly 59X-30.0035.