(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 Florida Statutes § 456.078. History-New 11-21-94, Formerly 59X-30.0035.