Category: Regulated marketing appeal
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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 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.
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Decision: Farmcrest Foods Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board and B.C. Chicken Growers’ Association
The B.C. Marketing Board dismisses Farmcrest Foods Ltd.’s appeals regarding the increase of its specialty permit and waiver of over-production penalties. BCMB upheld the decision to maintain the current permit level and enforce penalties.
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Decision: Five-Fry Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to restrict quota or permit holders to no more than three egg production units. Five-Fry Farms Ltd. challenges the “three farm rule” as outdated and inconsistent with current economic realities and production options. The decision was related to the Standing Order s. 7(n).
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Preparing for a BCFIRB appeal hearing
This guide explains how to prepare for an appeal hearing before the BC Farm Industry Review Board. It covers organizing evidence, preparing documents and witnesses, making an opening statement, and understanding the hearing process to effectively present your case.
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Preliminary decision: Lillian Fehr and Bill Friesen v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
The B.C. Marketing Board issues a preliminary decision on an appeal regarding BCCMB’s August 15, 2000 regulations, focusing on permit growth, quota purchase and export limitations. The appeal is not dismissed as out-of-time, and the first appeal will proceed to hearing.
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Decision summary: Hallmark Poultry Processors Ltd et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Summary of appeal of BCCMB’s policy decision to revise export production program rules. Appellants objected to the lack of full grandfathering of barn space and the failure to set production standards.
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Decision: Fairline Developments (1992) Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses Fairline Developments’ appeal for compensation at true market value for specialty chicken rendered during the avian influenza outbreak. The board found no legal basis for Fairline’s claim and upheld the BCCMB’s compensation method.
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Decision: Wilhelm Friesen and Lillian Fehr v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
BCFIRB dismisses appeals by Wilhelm Friesen and Lillian Fehr against the BCCMB’s 2000 policy rules, directing the board to develop an export program for specialty chicken production.