NC H303

Establishes a Dispute Resolution Fund within the Judicial Department as a nonreverting, interest-bearing account to receive administrative fees (up to $200) collected from mediator and mediation training program certification and renewal applications.

Transfers regulatory authority over mediators from "any agency established to enforce standards of conduct for mediators" to the Dispute Resolution Commission across mediation statutes (G.S. 7A-38.1, 7A-38.4A, 7A-38.3B, and 7A-38.3D).

Makes it unlawful to falsely represent oneself as a certified mediator or to falsely represent a mediation training program as certified, punishable by Class 2 misdemeanor and/or civil penalty up to $500 per day of violation.

Authorizes the Dispute Resolution Commission to issue cease and desist letters to individuals falsely claiming mediator certification status.

Changes the title of the Commission's chief staff position from "executive secretary" to "executive director" and clarifies that special counsel may present evidence in disciplinary hearings.