39-71-2408. Mandatory, nonbinding mediation. (1) Except as otherwise provided, in a dispute arising under chapter 71 or 72 of this title, the insurer and claimant shall mediate any issue concerning benefits and the mediator shall issue a report following the mediation process recommending a solution to the dispute before either party may file a petition in the workers' compensation court.
     (2) The resolution recommended by the mediator is without administrative or judicial authority and is not binding on the parties.

     History: En. Sec. 54, Ch. 464, L. 1987.