[§658J-9] Disclosure by arbitrator; disqualification. (a) Before agreeing to serve as an arbitrator, an individual, after making reasonable inquiry, shall make all disclosures as required by section 658A-12.
(b) An arbitrator, the parties, and the attorneys representing the parties have a continuing obligation to disclose to all parties any known fact that a reasonable person would believe is likely to affect the impartiality of the arbitrator or the arbitrator's ability to make a timely award.
(c) An objection to the selection or continued service of an arbitrator and a motion for a stay of arbitration and disqualification of the arbitrator shall be made under the law and procedural rules of this State other than this chapter governing arbitrator disqualification.
(d) If a disclosure required by subsection (a) or (b) is not made, the court may:
(e) If the parties agree to discharge an arbitrator or the arbitrator is disqualified or resigns, the parties by agreement may select a new arbitrator or request the court to select another arbitrator as provided in section 658J-8. [L 2017, c 113, pt of §1]