(1) In addition to other mediation activities authorized by law, the Director of Agriculture and the State Department of Agriculture may utilize the mediation program to facilitate resolution of other disputes directly related to department activities and agricultural issues under the jurisdiction of the department.
(2) Participation in mediation referred to in subsection (1) of this section by parties to a dispute is voluntary, and a party may withdraw from the proceedings at any time.
(3) Notwithstanding the limitation on fees prescribed by ORS 36.252 (2), the director shall recover from the parties to a mediation referred to in subsection (1) of this section the actual cost of the mediation proceedings. [1995 c.277 §5]
Note: See note under 36.250.
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