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Chapter 54-13

S.D. Codified Laws ch. 54-13

State Farm Mediation Board

54-13-1Definition of terms.54-13-2Agricultural mediation program--Purposes--Administration.54-13-3RepealedRepealed 54-13-4Staff services--Employment of director and other employees--Payment of expenses.54-13-5Responsibility for fees--Agricultural mediation operating fund created--Appropriation--Annual review--Disbursements.54-13-6Contracts with state agencies, nonprofit corporations, or individuals.54-13-7Assistance to borrower or creditor.54-13-8RepealedRepealed 54-13-9Notice to borrower and creditor of availability of financial preparation assistance.54-13-10Mandatory mediation--Requirements--Voluntary mediation.54-13-11Notice of initial mediation meeting--Exempt creditors--Waiver of right to mediate--Debt collection limitations.54-13-12Length of mediation period--Notice to borrower--Additional meetings.54-13-13Mediation of indebtedness requested by borrower--Procedure--Attendance at meetings not required.54-13-14State or federal time periods deemed to run concurrently.54-13-15Continuation of mediation--Expiration of mediation period--Agreement between borrower and creditors.54-13-16Statement of waiver or failure to reach agreement deemed release.54-13-17Time limitation on waiver by borrower.54-13-18Information regarding finances of borrowers and creditors not public records--Mediation meetings not open.54-13-19Other rights and duties, penalties, and actions not affected.54-13-20Mediator or ag finance counselor immunity from civil liability--Qualifications.