Definitions.

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