This Act governs any agreement to arbitrate in the state of Michigan made on or after July 1, 2013, as long as the arbitration is not between members of a voluntary membership organization. A complaint regarding an agreement to arbitrate must be filed and served as in other civil actions, unless a civil action is already pending. An agreement to arbitrate any existing or subsequent controversy between the parties is valid, enforceable, and irrevocable, except if there is a reason based in law or equity for the revocation of the agreement to arbitrate. If one party refuses to arbitrate a controversy, the court will order the parties to arbitrate if it finds that there was a valid agreement to do so. The court will appoint an arbitrator, unless the parties have agreed on a method to choose an arbitrator. An arbitrator can decide whether to permit or limit discovery during the proceeding. Lastly, the arbitrator will make and keep a signed record of the award.