RCW 64.55.140
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(1)Where the building permit that authorized commencement of construction of a building was issued on or after August 1, 2005:
(a)(i) If the action is referred to arbitration under RCW 64.55.100 , the party who demands arbitration shall advance the fees of any arbitrator and any mediator appointed under RCW 64.55.120 ; and
(ii)A party who requests the appointment of a neutral expert pursuant to RCW 64.55.130 shall advance any appointed neutral expert's fees incurred up to the issuance of a final report.
(b)If the action has not been referred to arbitration, the court shall determine liability for the fees of any mediator appointed under RCW 64.55.120 , unless the parties agree otherwise.
(c)Ultimate liability for any fees or costs advanced pursuant to this subsection
(1)is subject to the fee- and cost-shifting provisions of RCW 64.55.160 .
(2)Where the building permit that authorized commencement of construction of a building was issued before August 1, 2005:
(a)(i) If the action is referred to arbitration under RCW 64.55.100 , the party who demands arbitration is liable for and shall pay the fees of any appointed arbitrator and any mediator appointed under RCW 64.55.120 ; and
(ii)A party who requests the appointment of a neutral expert pursuant to RCW 64.55.130 is liable for and shall pay any appointed neutral expert's fees incurred up to the issuance of a final report.
(b)If the action has not been referred to arbitration, the court shall determine liability for the fees of any mediator appointed under RCW 64.55.120 , unless the parties agree otherwise.
(c)Fees and costs paid under this subsection
(2)are not subject to the fee- and cost-shifting provisions of RCW 64.55.160 .
[ 2005 c 456 s 15 .]