Category: Regulated marketing appeal
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Decision: Woodcreek Farms et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to amend the New Entrant Program rules to create a quota matching program for mainstream new entrant growers. The appellants sought inclusion in the program to access mainstream quota, arguing procedural unfairness and discrimination against specialty growers. The decision was related to the New Entrant Program rules.
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Decision: Korthuis and Middleton v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to terminate applications for the New Entrant Program. Appellants challenged the evaluation process and consistency of the New Producer Program Rules. The decision was related to the New Entrant Program.
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Decision: Vancouver Island Produce Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s supervisory decision to terminate the Agency Application Process. Vancouver Island Produce Ltd. challenged the process’s legal authority, procedural fairness, and policy justification. The decision was related to the “Supervisory Review of Regulated Vegetable Production on Vancouver Island – Agency Application Process 2017 Crop Year.”
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Procedural decision: Jacobsen v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Procedural decision regarding BCMMB’s application for summary dismissal of Jacobsen’s appeal regarding the raw milk hauling rate. Jacobsen argues that BCMMB should honor a 2008 determination of a $100 fee for milk transportation via Highway 97. The BCMMB’s application for summary dismissal was denied, allowing the appeal to proceed to a full hearing.
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Dismissal: W. Friesen, Skye Hi Farms Inc., Casey Van Ginkel DBA V3 Farms, Coastline & Bradner Farms v British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s Recommendation Report proposing to exempt Asian breeder producers from quota and price regulation, following BCFIRB’s March 29, 2016 order in the original Skye Hi decision. The appeal was dismissed as premature because no final decision had yet been issued.
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Decision: Nagetaal v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to deny an exemption from the Cottage Industry Program eligibility rules. The appellant sought relief based on exceptional circumstances, arguing against the policy that restricts participation to those without prior quota ownership. The BCMMB maintained restrictions were required under BCFIRB’s Specialty Review directions.
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Decision: Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s decision regarding quota transfer conditions. Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. challenged the decision and General Orders that excluded transferees from “registered grower” status.
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Decision: Cross, Royal Columbian Poultry ULC, Royal Feather ULC, and Royal Greens Poultry Ltd. v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s enforcement decision to suspend producer licenses for non-compliance with the Consolidated Orders. The appellants challenged the suspension related to the marketing of “breaker quality eggs” and the appropriateness of enforcement measures. The decision was related to the Consolidated Orders on marketing broiler hatching eggs.
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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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How to participate in a Natural Products Marketing Act Appeal (Process guidance for Regulated Marketing Appeals)
Provides guidance on how individuals or organizations can participate in a regulated marketing appeal. It outlines the roles of witnesses and interveners, the application process for intervener status, and the levels of participation available.