South Dakota Administrative Rules
Title 12 - Department of Agriculture
Article 12:20 - Agricultural mediation
Chapter 12:20:01 - Farm loan mediation program
Section 12:20:01:05 - Form for notice of request for mandatory mediation
Current through Register Vol. 50, page 114, March 25, 2024
The form for the notice of request for mandatory mediation shall include the following:
(1) The name of the party requesting mediation;
(2) A brief description of the mediation process;
(3) A statement informing all parties that the party or representative attending the mediation session must have the authority to negotiate agreements with other parties;
(4) The information required to be brought to the initial mediation session;
(5) A statement that both borrowers and the borrower's spouse must attend the mediation sessions;
(6) A listing of services available to borrowers through various other agencies or organizations;
(7) To the borrower, a waiver or mediation form;
(8) A listing of any agency or organization that provides emotional or stress counseling or any other assistance;
(9) Advice of availability of financial preparation assistance as required by SDCL 54-13-9.
General Authority: SDCL 54-13-2.
Law Implemented: SDCL 54-13-2, 54-13-7, 54-13-9, 54-13-12.