§ 654C.1 Definitions
§ 654C.2 Mediation proceedings
§ 654C.3 Duties of the mediator
§ 654C.4 Mediation period
§ 654C.5 Mediation agreement
§ 654C.6 Extension of deadlines
§ 654C.7 Effect of mediation

Terms Used In Iowa Code > Chapter 654C - Farm Mediation -- Animal Feeding Operation Structures

  • Animal feeding operation structure: means the same as defined in section 459. See Iowa Code 654C.1
  • Contract: A legal written agreement that becomes binding when signed.
  • Dispute: means a controversy between an owner and a neighbor, which arises from negotiations between the parties to establish an animal feeding operation structure within the separation distance. See Iowa Code 654C.1
  • Farm mediation service: means the organization selected pursuant to section 13. See Iowa Code 654C.1
  • Fiduciary: A trustee, executor, or administrator.
  • Neighbor: means a person benefiting from a separation distance required pursuant to section 459. See Iowa Code 654C.1
  • Owner: means the owner of an animal feeding operation, as defined in section 459. See Iowa Code 654C.1
  • person: means individual, corporation, limited liability company, government or governmental subdivision or agency, business trust, estate, trust, partnership or association, or any other legal entity. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • property: includes personal and real property. See Iowa Code 4.1
  • Waiver: means a waiver executed between an owner and a neighbor as provided in section 459. See Iowa Code 654C.1