As used in this chapter, unless otherwise required:
1. "Animal feeding operation structure" means the same as defined in section 459.102.
2. "Dispute" means a controversy between an owner and a neighbor, which arises from negotiations between the parties to establish an animal feeding operation structure within the separation distance.
3. "Farm mediation service" means the organization selected pursuant to section 13.13.
4. "Neighbor" means a person benefiting from a separation distance required pursuant to section 459.202 or 459.204, including a person owning a residence other than the owner of the animal feeding operation, a commercial enterprise, bona fide religious institution, educational institution, or a city, authorized to execute a waiver.
5. "Owner" means the owner of an animal feeding operation, as defined in section 459.102, which utilizes an animal feeding operation structure.
6. "Participate" or "participation" means attending a mediation meeting, and having knowledge about and discussing issues concerning a subject relating to a dispute.
7. "Waiver" means a waiver executed between an owner and a neighbor as provided in section 459.205.
95 Acts, ch 195, §27
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