Section 30. Qualification of arbitrators

The department shall review all applications from potential arbitrators pursuant to § 45.1-361.22:1 C of the Code of Virginia. Applications shall be submitted on a form prescribed by the department. In order to qualify, applicants must demonstrate substantial expertise in mineral title examination. Substantial expertise shall be determined on an individual basis. The department shall notify applicants deemed to be qualified.

The department shall maintain a list of qualified arbitrators and update it annually. The list shall be supplied to the court when the board issues an order for arbitration. Pursuant to § 45.1-361.22:1 C of the Code of Virginia, the court has the discretion to appoint an individual not on the list of qualified arbitrators.

In order to maintain a current, accurate list, qualified arbitrators shall at least annually update their disclosures to the department.

Historical Notes

Derived from Volume 30, Issue 06, eff. December 19, 2013.

Statutory Authority

§§ 45.1-361.15 and 45.1-361.22:1 of the Code of Virginia.