Sec. 1. (a) Except as provided in subsections (b) and (c), the mediation guidelines adopted by rule under this chapter must supplement the procedural rights established by this article.

     (b) An agency described in IC 4-21.5-2-4 that is exempt from administrative orders and procedures required under IC 4-21.5 may adopt rules consistent with this chapter for the use of mediation to resolve proceedings.

     (c) An agency may elect to use the mediation provisions of this chapter for determinations described in IC 4-21.5-2-6 that are exempt from the administrative orders and procedures required under IC 4-21.5.

As added by P.L.16-1996, SEC.1.