Type: Decision
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Preliminary decision: Britschgi v. Bal
Complaint related to noise and pollution from helicopter and airblast sprayer use on a cherry orchard in Kelowna. Complaint dismissed as it was deemed frivolous and vexatious, with no reasonable prospect of success under the FPPA. Issues of pollution/chemical exposure fall under other agencies.
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Dismissal: Old Country Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision on the New Producer Program. Old Country Farms Ltd. withdrew its appeal.
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Preliminary decision: Tidball, Fleishman, and Wedan v. Frind Estate Winery
Complaint related to noise from a wine chiller unit at a winery. Complaint dismissed following a settlement agreement and withdrawal by the complainants.
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Dismissal: Paragon Farms v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to deny a request to moult a flock of hens for realignment purposes due to HPAI. The appeal was withdrawn by Paragon Farms.
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Decision: Irving v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 9 dogs and 2 cats in Cranbrook due to unsanitary living conditions, inadequate veterinary care, improper nutrition, and lack of proper shelter. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Decision: BCFIRB to Commodity Boards — Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) implementation follow-up and reporting
This decision is a follow-up to BCFIRB’s May 2021 AMPs Framework and its December 2021 directions. BCFIRB reaffirms that Administrative Monetary Penalties (AMPs) are sound marketing policy and directs all supply-managed boards, including those previously opposed, to develop AMPs policies for biosecurity by September 2024. The decision also establishes mandatory, standardized annual reporting criteria for…
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Preliminary decision: Bal d.b.a. Valley Orchards v. Frind Estate Winery
Complaint related to run-off water from a neighbouring winery. Complaint dismissed following a settlement and withdrawal by the complainant.
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Decision: Martin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding two goats in Procter due to inadequate nutrition, lack of consistent access to water, unsanitary living conditions, and failure to provide veterinary care. The appellant was hospitalized, leaving the animals’ care uncertain, and the environment contained hazards.
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Amended decision: MPL British Columbia Distributors Inc. (MPL BC) agency prior approval process — Non-disclosure order application
BCFIRB rescinded a requirement for the B.C. Vegetable Marketing Commission to provide an unredacted email string, clarifying that redactions were made to protect solicitor-client privilege.
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Decision: Tanaka v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding one dog in Princeton due to inadequate veterinary care, underweight condition, and insufficient shelter. The appellant failed to comply with notices to improve the dog’s care and did not believe in veterinary advice.