(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:
    (a) Failure of the licensee to timely pay any assessed administrative fines or costs;
    (b) Failure of the licensee to timely respond to a continuing education audit;
    (c) Failure to submit change of address for a salon; and
    (d) Failure to timely notify the department of the licensee’s or registrant’s change of mailing address or place of practice.
    (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.
Specific Authority 455.2235(5), 477.016 FS. Law Implemented Florida Statutes § 455.2235. History-New 12-27-94.