Section 29I-7.016 - Other Dispute Resolution Processes(1) The RDRP is a voluntary opportunity for parties to negotiate a mutual agreement. It may be used before, in parallel with, or after judicial or administrative proceedings.(2) When appropriate, parties may obtain a stay of judicial or administrative proceedings to provide time for RDRP negotiations.(3) Use of the RDRP shall not alter the right of a jurisdiction, organization, group, or individual to a judicial or administrative determination of any issue if that entity or person is entitled to such a determination under statutory or common law.(4) Participation in the RDRP as a named party or in any other capacity does not convey or limit intervenor status or standing in any judicial or administrative proceedings.(5) In addition to the Regional Dispute Resolution Process authorized by Section 186.509, F.S., parties may consider the applicability of other resolution processes within Florida statutes, including the following: Intergovernmental Coordination Element, Sections 163.3177(5)(h)1. and 2., F.S.; Port Master Plans, Section 163.3178, F.S.; Community Residential Homes, Section 419.001(5), F.S.; Cross Acceptance Negotiation Process, Section 186.505(22), F.S.; Location of Spoil Sites, Section 380.32(14), F.S.; Administrative Procedures Act, Chapter 120, F.S.; Florida Governmental Cooperation Act, Chapter 164, F.S.; and Mediation Alternatives to Judicial Action, Chapter 44, F.S.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 29I-7.016
Rulemaking Authority 186.509 FS. Law Implemented 186.509 FS.