Regulation .03 Who May Apply.

At least one of the parties participating in mediation shall be a:

(1)

Maryland agricultural producer;

(2)

Creditor of a Maryland agricultural producer; or

(3)

Person directly affected by the actions of the Department or the USDA.

All requests for mediation shall be considered by the Department. Participants in mediation shall:

(1)

Express an interest in developing a mutually agreeable and durable solution; and

(2)

Have the authority to make decisions for themselves individually or for the organizations they represent.