Type: Decision
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Preliminary decision: All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. & Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMuMB’s decision to adjourn consideration of a joint application for increased marketing allocation. The appellants raised issues of procedural fairness, bias, and document disclosure under the FOIPPA. The decision was related to the Marketing Expansion Export Policy and Procedure.
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Interim Decision: All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of the BCMuMB’s decision to revoke All Seasons’ agency licence due to internal disputes over control and competing operations. This interim decision addressed requests for intervenor status, the Board’s role on appeal, and a stay of the revocation pending a full hearing.
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Decision: Mainland Milk Producers Association v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to not implement a containment policy. The Mainland Milk Producers Association argued that the BCMMB erred in rejecting a containment policy to manage milk production transfers and associated freight costs. The decision was related to the containment policy under the pooled freight rates system.
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Decision: Morgan Creek Homeowners Association v. Sekhon d.b.a. Sekhon Farm
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons used for bird control at a blueberry farm in Surrey.
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Decision: Winners Holstein Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to reduce the Manufactured Milk Quota (MMQ). Winners Holstein Farms Ltd. challenged the decision based on the interpretation of the “catastrophe” clause and Section 7.02(d) of BCMMB’s ‘Consolidated Order’. The decision was related to the reinstatement of MMQ.
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Preliminary decision: Morgan Creek Homeowners Association v. Sekhon
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons used for bird control at a blueberry farm in Surrey. BCFIRB ruled that they had jurisdiction and referred the matter to a hearing.
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Decision: Materi d.b.a. Mountain Morning Farms v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny quota transfer and supply of brown eggs. Materi’s issues with quota transfer conditions and brown egg supply commitment. The decision was related to the transfer of quota and supply obligations.
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Decision: Penner and Materi v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEP’s decision concerning the control and administration of farm gate pick-up fees. The appellants, egg producers operating Mountain Morning Farms, challenged the delegation of authority to the British Columbia Egg Processors Council, arguing it favored larger graders and excluded smaller ones like themselves. The decision was related to the Facilitated Agreement and criteria…
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Decision: Zimmerman v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to reinstate only part of Zimmerman’s MSQ lost due to mudslides affecting milk production. Zimmerman’s reasons included farm isolation and production challenges. The decision was related to Milk Market Sharing Order 28.
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Decision: Winners Holstein Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to reduce manufactured milk quota. Winners Holstein Farms Ltd. contested the interpretation of “catastrophe” under the BCMMB’s Consolidated Order. The decision was related to the definition and application of “catastrophe” in the quota reinstatement process.