Type: Decision
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Decision: Fletcher’s Ltd. and Britco Export Packers Ltd. v. British Columbia Hog Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCHMC’s decision to impose a differential levy under Order 1/84.
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Preliminary decision: Hinch v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the withdrawal of an appeal concerning costs of seizure. The appeal was dismissed following the appellant’s acceptance of reimbursement for the costs.
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Preliminary decision: Hardy and Bond v. Stanhope Farm Ltd.
Complaint related to noise from grinding materials, fans, and machinery, as well as odour and dust from a composting facility and trucking operations at Stanhope Farm. Concerns were raised about whether these activities constitute farm operations under the FPPA.
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Preliminary decision: Hardy and Bond v. Stanhope Dairy Farm Ltd. et al.
Complaint related to noise, odour, pests and truck traffic from a composting facility on a property in Central Saanich. Complaint dismissed as vexatious.
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Preliminary decision: Hanson and LeBourdais v. Asquini
Complaint related to noise from a propane cannon used for bird control on a tree fruit property. Complaint dismissed as the operation was not considered a farm business under the FPPA.
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Preliminary decision: Golder v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding late filing and missing filing fee for an appeal of the seizure of two donkeys. The appeal was dismissed due to not meeting the filing deadline and lacking the required filing fee.
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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.