186 Costs

186 (1) The arbitrator may make an order for costs, specifying the persons entitled to costs, the persons who must pay the costs, the amount of the costs and the manner of payment.

• (2) If the arbitrator does not make an order respecting costs, a party may, within 30 days of being notified of the decision, apply to the arbitrator for an order respecting costs.
• (3) If no application is made under subsection (2), or if following an application the arbitrator does not make an order respecting costs, subject to any agreement to the contrary, the parties must bear their own costs and must pay equal shares of the fees of the arbitrator.

1998-43-186, effective July 1, 2000 (B.C. Reg. 43/2000).