

     39-71-2407.  Department authority -- rules.  (1) The department shall designate mediators and shall implement the provisions of this part.
     (2) The department may adopt the rules necessary to implement this part. The rules may prescribe:
     (a) the qualifications of mediators; and
     (b) a procedure for the conduct of mediation proceedings.
     (3) The cost to the department of implementing this part must be paid out of the workers' compensation administration fund. 
     History: En. Sec. 53, Ch. 464, L. 1987.