§ 54-13-1 Definition of terms
§ 54-13-2 Agriculture mediation program–Purposes–Administration
§ 54-13-4 Staff services–Employment of director and other employees–Payment of expenses
§ 54-13-5 Responsibility for fees–Agricultural mediation operating fund created–Appropriation–Annual review–Disbursements
§ 54-13-6 Contracts with state agencies, nonprofit corporations, or individuals
§ 54-13-7 Assistance to borrower or creditor
§ 54-13-9 Notice to borrower and creditor of availability of financial preparation assistance
§ 54-13-10 Mandatory mediation–Requirements–Voluntary mediation
§ 54-13-11 Notice of initial mediation meeting–Exempt creditors–Waiver of right to mediate–Debt collection limitations
§ 54-13-12 Length of mediation period–Notice to borrower–Additional meetings
§ 54-13-13 Mediation of indebtedness requested by borrower–Procedure–Attendance atmeetings not required
§ 54-13-14 State or federal time periods deemed to run concurrently
§ 54-13-15 Continuation of mediation–Expiration of mediation period–Agreement betweenborrower and creditors
§ 54-13-16 Statement of waiver or failure to reach agreement deemed release
§ 54-13-17 Time limitation on waiver by borrower
§ 54-13-18 Information regarding finances of borrowers and creditors not public records–Mediation meetings not open
§ 54-13-19 Other rights and duties, penalties, and actions not affected
§ 54-13-20 Mediator or ag finance counselor immunity from civil liability–Qualifications

Terms Used In South Dakota Codified Laws > Title 54 > Chapter 13 - State Farm Mediation Board

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