Industry: Vegetable
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Directive: BCFIRB to regulated marketing boards and commissions — Final framework for Administrative Monetary Penalties and next steps
BCFIRB outlines the final framework for administrative monetary penalties (AMPs) under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act, requiring commodity boards to submit their policies by April 1, 2022. Boards not using penalties must provide a SAFETI-based rationale by June 30, 2021. BCFIRB will review biosecurity program outcomes and ensure consistency across boards.
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Administrative Penalty Framework for Commodity Boards
BCFIRB outlines the Administrative Penalty Framework for B.C.’s regulated marketing boards and commissions. The framework ensures the development and application of administrative penalty policies and procedures in accordance with legislative requirements and procedural fairness, focusing on mandatory biosecurity programs under the NPMA.
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Notice of Supervisory Review — BCVMC Allegations of Bad Faith and Unlawful Activity
BCFIRB initiates a supervisory review into allegations of bad faith and unlawful activity by the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission, focusing on potential misconduct and conflicts of interest.
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Letter: Hunter Litigation Chambers to BCFIRB — Response to BCVMC request to defer decisions
Counsel for Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and CFP Marketing Corporation responds to the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s request that BCFIRB defer decisions related to Prokam and CFP, arguing against the unprecedented direction sought by the commission.
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Letter: Affleck Hrabinsky Burgoyne LLP to BCFIRB — Request for Directions on BCVMC Allegations
Counsel for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission requests that BCFIRB direct BCVMC to defer decisions on applications related to Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. until the supervisory review is complete.
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Procedural decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
The decision addresses whether there are unresolved issues in appeals deferred during a supervisory review, and considers the BCVMC’s application for summary dismissal of an earlier appeal. The appeals involve Prokam’s licensing and marketing directives under the General Marketing Agreement.
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Letter: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Input on B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission conflict of interest rules, declaration form and codes of conduct
BCFIRB provides input to the BCVMC on their conflict of interest rules, declaration form and codes of conduct. BCFIRB suggests amendments for effectiveness and transparency, including cross-referencing documents, assembling them into one package, and emphasizing proactive conflict disclosure and public interest recognition.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — Compliance with amended Vegetable Order under APMA
BCFIRB outlines expectations for the BCVMC regarding the amended Vegetable Order under the Agricultural Products Marketing Act. The Commission must document and integrate pricing policies with General Orders and provide copies to BCFIRB by May 7, 2021. BCFIRB also expects adherence to SAFETI principles.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission — 2021 Election Policy changes and deadline extension
BCFIRB approves changes to the BCVMC’s 2021 Election Policy, including eligibility and nomination requirements, and directs a temporary amendment to extend the election deadline. The Commission must complete a full policy review with industry and submit amendments by November 26, 2021.
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Proceedings of the Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations — Issue 6 — Evidence
The Standing Joint Committee for the Scrutiny of Regulations discusses the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission’s failure to register and publish levy orders as required by the Statutory Instruments Act.