654A.1 Definitions. As used in this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. “Agricultural property” means agricultural land that is principally used for farming as defined in section 9H.1, and personal property that is used as security to finance a farm operation or used as part of a farm operation including equipment, crops, livestock, and […]
654A.10 Mediation period. The mediator may call mediation meetings during the mediation period, which is up to forty-two days after the farm mediation service received the mediation request. However, if all parties consent, mediation may continue after the end of the mediation period. 86 Acts, ch 1214, §23 Referred to in §654A.6, 654A.12
654A.11 Mediation release. 1. If an agreement is reached between the borrower and the creditors, the mediator shall draft a written mediation agreement, have it signed by the creditors, and submit the agreement to the farm mediation service. 2. The borrower and the creditors who are parties to the mediation agreement may enforce the mediation […]
654A.12 Extension of deadlines. Upon petition by the borrower and all known creditors, the farm mediation service may, for good cause, extend a deadline imposed by section 654A.8 or section 654A.10 for up to thirty days. 86 Acts, ch 1214, §25
654A.13 Confidentiality. If mediation is conducted pursuant to this chapter, the confidentiality of all mediation communications is protected as provided in section 679C.108. 86 Acts, ch 1214, §26; 89 Acts, ch 108, §5; 90 Acts, ch 1143, §13, 14; 98 Acts, ch 1062, §11; 2005 Acts, ch 68, §4
654A.14 Repealed by 90 Acts, ch 1143, §30.
654A.15 Repealed by 90 Acts, ch 1143, §30.
654A.16 Wetland designation. The farm mediation service shall provide for mediation between the department of natural resources and a landowner affected by the preliminary wetland designation provided in section 456B.12. The department shall cease actions relating to inventorying or designating affected land until a mediation release is issued by the farm mediation service. The mediation […]
654A.17 Repealed by 94 Acts, ch 1106, §1.
654A.2 Repealed by 90 Acts, ch 1143, §30. See §13.13.
654A.3 Repealed by 90 Acts, ch 1143, §30. See §13.13.
654A.4 Applicability of chapter. 1. This chapter applies to all creditors of a borrower described under subsection 2 with a secured debt against the borrower of twenty thousand dollars or more. 2. This chapter applies to a borrower who is a natural person operating a farm or any corporation, trust, or limited partnership as defined […]
654A.5 Voluntary mediation proceedings. A borrower who owns agricultural property or a creditor of that borrower may request mediation of the indebtedness by applying to the farm mediation service. The farm mediation service shall make voluntary mediation application forms available. The farm mediation service shall evaluate each request and may direct a mediator to meet […]
654A.6 Mandatory mediation proceedings. 1. a. A creditor subject to this chapter desiring to initiate a proceeding to enforce a debt against agricultural property which is real estate under chapter 654, to forfeit a contract to purchase agricultural property under chapter 656, to enforce a secured interest in agricultural property under chapter 554, or to […]
654A.7 Financial analyst and legal assistance. 1. After receiving a mediation request, the farm mediation service shall refer the borrower to a financial analyst associated with the Iowa state university extension service ASSIST program. The financial analyst shall assist the borrower in the preparation of information relative to the finances of the borrower for the […]
654A.8 Initial mediation meeting. 1. Unless the borrower waives mediation, within twenty-one days after receiving a mediation request the farm mediation service shall send a mediation meeting notice to the borrower and to all known creditors of the borrower setting a time and place for an initial mediation meeting between the borrower, the creditors, and […]
654A.9 Duties of mediator. At the initial mediation meeting and subsequent meetings, the mediator shall: 1. Listen to the borrower and the creditors desiring to be heard. 2. Attempt to mediate between the borrower and the creditors. 3. Advise the borrower and the creditors as to the existence of available assistance programs. 4. Encourage the […]
