(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 violations as they are economic in nature or can be remedied by the licensee: Failure of the licensee to timely pay any assessed administrative fines or costs.
Specific Authority 476.064(4) FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 455.2235. History-New 12-22-94, Amended 5-16-95, 5-13-01.