Appendix 9132. Issues.

The following issues are subject to mediation under this Article:

a.

Whether the operation that is the subject of the dispute—

(1)

is an "agricultural activity, operation, or facility";

(2)

is "conducted or maintained for commercial purposes"; or

(3)

is conducted or maintained "in a manner consistent with proper and accepted customs and standards, as established and followed by similar agricultural operations in the same locality"—

within the meaning of Section 3482.5 of the Civil Code and Section 8114-2.1.1 and 8183-4.1 of this Code.

b.

Such other and related issues as may be within the special expertise of the office of the Commissioner.