Category: Regulated marketing appeal
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Judicial review decision: Global Greenhouse Produce et al. v. BC Marketing Board, 2003 BCSC 1508
B.C. Supreme Court reviewed disputes over BC Marketing Board’s supervisory process, levies for U.S. trade litigation, and restrictions on Global Greenhouse’s marketing rights.
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Decision: Hallmark Poultry Processors Ltd. et al. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board and B.C. Chicken Growers’ Association
The B.C. Marketing Board dismisses various appeals against the BCCMB’s 2000 policy rules, which reformed the Export Program and introduced new regulations. The decision includes a directive for BCCMB to implement production standards by December 31, 2003.
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Decision: Hann d.b.a. Biota Farm v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny Hann’s request for quota conversion. Hann sought recognition as a registered quota holder or exemption from registration requirements. The decision was related to the BCEMB’s Standing Order and the September 2005 Report on specialty market and new entrant policies.
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Decision: Daniel Haan Dairy Farm Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses the appeal by Daniel Haan Dairy Farm Ltd. against BCMMB’s decision to retract its Graduated Entry Program quota due to non-compliance with GEP rules. The decision allows for a 30-day period for the appellant to apply for regularization.
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Decision: Glenwood Valley Farms Ltd. v. B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission
The BCFIRB dismissed Glenwood Valley Farms Ltd.’s appeal against BCVMC’s decision on the 2006 mini-cucumber quota allocation, upholding the commission’s policy decisions and allocation process.
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Preliminary decision: Fraser Valley Duck & Goose Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB issues a procedural decision denying Fraser Valley Duck & Goose Ltd.’s application for disclosure of internal BCCMB communications, upholding the principle of deliberative privilege.
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Preliminary decision: Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd.’s first appeal issue regarding the impact of the Assurance of Supply Order on non-regulated processors, citing jurisdiction limitations. The appeal will proceed on the second issue concerning chicken allocation permits.
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Decision: Binnendyk, Boes, and Gelderman v. British Columbia Hog Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCHMC’s decision not to proceed with a price equalization program.
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Decision: Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
The BCFIRB dismissed the appeal by Fraser Valley Duck and Goose Ltd. regarding BCCMB’s decision not to provide growth allocation under Part 8 of its General Orders. The panel found that FVDG was not eligible as a deemed new entrant due to not meeting the required processing threshold.
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Decision: Fraser Valley Mushroom Growers Co-operative Association v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMuMB’s decision to grant an agency licence to Pacific Fresh Mushrooms Inc. Fraser Valley Mushroom Growers Co-operative Association opposed the designation of a second agency, citing concerns about timing and necessary amendments to the scheme and general order.