1. (a) This section applies to a dispute described in section 1(3) of this chapter.

2. (b) Except as provided under subsection (c), the running of a statute of limitation ceases to run after the time:

   1. (1) arbitration is initiated under IC 34-57-2-2 (or IC 34-4-2-2 before its repeal); or
   2. (2) the parties sign an agreement to mediate.

3. (c) The statute of limitation resumes running after the earlier of the following:

   1. (1) The date the parties enter into a written agreement under section 4(6) of this chapter (or IC 34-4-2.5-9 (6) before its repeal).

   2. (2) Six (6) months after the date that the statute of limitation was suspended under subsection (b) (or IC 34-4-2.5-20 (b) before its repeal).

      [Pre-1998 Recodification Citation: 34-4-2.5-20.]

As added by P.L.1-1998, SEC.53.