Outcome: Denied / dismissed
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Decision: Simans v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 8 dogs, 5 birds, 3 cats, 2 rabbits, and one pig in Langley due to conditions including inadequate water, unsanitary living environments and lack of veterinary care. The animals exhibited issues such as dehydration, matted fur, dental disease, and untreated medical conditions. The appellant had a history of past…
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Decision: Donia Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to deny Donia Farms Ltd.’s request for an exception on the Farm Sale provision of the Consolidated Order. Donia Farms Ltd. argued for a delayed “farm sale” transaction to transfer quota and land under the same contract, despite a three-year gap. The decision was related to the Farm Sale provision in…
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Decision: Island Vegetable Co-Operative Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s reconsideration decision to downgrade IVCA’s Class I agency licence to Class III with conditions. IVCA sought a stay of the order pending appeal, arguing irreparable harm to its growers and procedural unfairness. The decision was related to compliance and remedial actions following the Prokam Enterprises appeal.
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Decision: Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s pricing decision to set fees for custom processing services. Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods challenged the decision, arguing procedural unfairness and financial loss. The decision was related to the processing of K&M Farms’ turkeys for the 2019/2020 quota year.
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Decision: Neuhaus v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding five dogs and six puppies in Vernon due to inadequate shelter, lack of food and water, unsanitary conditions, and untreated medical issues including parasites and dental problems.
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Dismissal: Bren-Den Ventures Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to dismiss Bren-Den Ventures Ltd.’s appeal due to late filing beyond the 30-day statutory time limit. Bren-Den’s appeal related to a determination of non-compliance with the Consolidated Orders regarding production requirements.
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Decision: Appellant v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 16 cats in Maple Ridge due to conditions including severe dental and oral distress, unsanitary living conditions, and inadequate care. The cats exhibited signs of illness such as hypersalivation and were found in an environment with high ammonia levels.
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Decision: Les d.b.a. J & E Egg Farm v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny an exemption from the 2017 definition of producer-vendor and to count sales through Free Bird Organic towards self-marketing requirements. The appellants argued against the imposition of a 75% self-marketing requirement, claiming it was not enforceable under the Consolidated Order.
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Decision: Island Vegetable Cooperative Association v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s reconsideration decision to impose sanctions. IVCA challenges the proportionality of two specific sanctions related to production growth and new producers, arguing they are inconsistent with SAFETI principles.
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Preliminary decision: Grande v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding late filing of an appeal. The appeal was dismissed due to being filed after the deadline.