Type: Decision
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Decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s delivery allocation decision to approve Prokam Enterprises Ltd.’s 2020/21 delivery allocation. Prokam’s issues included calculation methods and a potential recording error. The decision was related to the BCVMC’s Consolidated General Orders on delivery allocation for storage crops.
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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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Preliminary decision: Tidball, Fleishman, and Wedan v. Frind Estate Winery
Complaint related to noise from a neighbouring winery, Frind Estate Winery. The complaints have been adjourned to allow the winery time to complete expansion plans, including relocating a chiller unit, which is the source of the noise.
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Preliminary decision: Pimiskern v. McMeeken
Complaint related to flooding caused by a sweet cherry orchard farm. Case dismissed as the complainant withdrew the complaint.
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Revision: BCFIRB to BCCMB, BCBHEC, PPPABC and BCCGA — Rescinding long-term chicken pricing formula
BCFIRB rescinds its January 21, 2020 appeal order (PPPABC and BCCGA v. BCCMB) requiring BCCMB to finalize a long-term chicken pricing formula by A-163, transferring responsibility for timing to supervisory authority.
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Approval: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — 2020 Quota Distribution Policy decision
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s recommendation to temporarily place 14,916 growth quota units into its Quota Reserve Temporary Allocation Pool B. The quota will be issued when sufficient total quota is available to provide 150 layers per eligible producer under the Multi-Allocation Policy equal distribution commitment.
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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.
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Decision: CFP Marketing Corporation v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to defer CFP’s agency application pending strategic and agency reviews. CFP argues procedural unfairness and seeks timely consideration. The decision was related to the BCVMC’s General Orders and the strategic planning process.