Type: Decision
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Decision: MJ Farm LTd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
The BCFIRB dismisses MJ Farm Ltd.’s appeal regarding the conversion of its specialty permit to specialty quota, subject to a declining transfer assessment. The appeal argued for exemption based on special circumstances and the option to transfer quota as mainstream.
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Decision: Bains Dairy Farm Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
The British Columbia Marketing Board considered whether special circumstances justified extending the 30-day time limit for Bains Dairy Farm Ltd.’s appeal against a decision by BCMMB. The appeal concerns a decision communicated in a letter dated November 15, 1994.
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Decision: Alverez et al. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of the BCMMB’s decision to refuse restoration of licenses and quotas, and to grant MSQ to appellants. The appellants challenged the refusal to restore licenses and fluid quotas, and the denial of MSQ allocation, related to milk production and quota management.
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Procedural Decision: Northern Interior Dairyman’s Association and Mainland Dairymen’s Association v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
The procedural decision consolidates appeals against the BCMMB’s decision on freight rates.
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Decision: McMurtry v. SNP Blueberry Farm Ltd. and Sekhon Blueberry Farm Ltd.
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons used for bird control on a blueberry farm in Surrey.
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Decision: Mitchell v. Bhullar d.b.a. Bhullar Farm Produce
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons used for bird control on a blueberry farm in Langley.
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Decision: Materi v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Summary dismissal of appeal of BCEMB’s decision to revoke Materi’s layer quota allotment of 500 birds. Materi argued that the BCEMB’s seizure of over-quota birds prevented him from using his quota.
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Decision: Jaeckel v. Gobind Farms
Complaint related to noise, diesel storage, and excess runoff water in North Saanich. The complaint was adjourned, as the issues are also before the Supreme Court of British Columbia in related civil litigation.
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Decision: McLeod and Lambeth v. Engqvist
Complaint related to noise from propane cannon and audible bird scare devices on a berry farm in Central Saanich.
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Preliminary decision: Maddalozzo v. BC Pacific Coast Fruit Products Ltd.
Complaint related to hours of operation, lights, and noise from a fruit processing plant. Complaint was referred to a hearing where jurisdiction and normal farm practices would be determined.