39-71-2407. Department authority -- rules. (1) The department shall designate mediators and shall implement the provisions of this part.

(2) The department may adopt the rules necessary to implement this part. The rules may prescribe:

(a) the qualifications of mediators; and

(b) a procedure for the conduct of mediation proceedings.

(3) The cost to the department of implementing this part must be paid out of the workers' compensation administration fund.