Industry: Table egg
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — 2015 election rules and procedures review
BCFIRB conditionally approves BCEMB’s proposed changes to the 2016 election rules and procedures for the 2016 election cycle only, pending the completion of a full review of BCEMB’s election rules and procedures.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Administrative penalties under NPMA
BCFIRB outlines the need for a collaborative effort with boards, commissions and the Ministry of Agriculture to develop administrative penalty policies under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act. BCFIRB requests feedback and participation in a working group to establish these policies, which require BCFIRB approval before implementation.
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Letter: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Financial accountability issues arising
BCFIRB outlines expectations for financial accountability among poultry boards and associations regarding NPMA-related funding. BCFIRB directs boards to ensure funds are managed according to legislation and standards, and to report findings by June 30, 2015.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Election Rules and Procedures Renewal
BCFIRB renews its approval of the B.C. Egg Marketing Board’s (BCEMB) 2009 Election Rules and Procedures, and directs the BCEMB to conduct its next full rule review by end 20155, and to add a mandatory three-year review clause.
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Principles-based regulation — Ten point summary
Attachment to a letter dated Dec. 30, 2015 inviting board and commission chairs to the February 2016 PBR workshop, explaining the UK Financial Services Authority’s approach to principles-based regulation.
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Regulated Marketing Economic Policy — B.C. Regulated Marketing System Overview
This document establishes the high-level economic and public interest principles that BCFIRB and all supply-managed commodity boards (like the BCCMB and BCBHEC) must follow when creating and administering their regulations, orders, and policies.
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Decision: J&E Egg Farm v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s summary dismissal decision to proceed to a full hearing. J&E Egg Farm’s request for exemption from the 75% self-marketing requirement and inclusion of Free Bird Organic sales. The decision was related to BCEMB’s Consolidated Orders.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Salmonella Enteritidis and orderly marketing
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the BCBHEC, BCCMB, BCEMB and BCTMB regarding Salmonella Enteritidis risk management. BCFIRB requires continued effective risk management, cooperation with stakeholders, and annual reporting to ensure orderly marketing and biosecurity.
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Follow-up: BCFIRB to poultry boards and commissions — Poultry disease insurance next steps
BCFIRB outlines expectations for proposals on mandatory poultry disease insurance, emphasizing timely resolution before fall 2016 due to avian influenza risks. The board highlights the need for a SAFETI process, legal and policy assessments, and public availability of decisions. BCFIRB supports the poultry boards and the MIRC initiative in addressing insurance coverage gaps.