(a) Disputes involving the following issues shall be submitted for arbitration:
(1) Insurance coverage.
(2) Right of contribution in accordance with Section 5500.5.
(b) By agreement of the parties, any issue arising under Division 1 (commencing with Section 50) or Division 4 (commencing with Section 3200) may be submitted for arbitration, regardless of the date of injury.
(Amended by Stats. 2002, Ch. 6, Sec. 70.5. Effective January 1, 2003.)