Type: Decision
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Decision: R.H. and L.H. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in Surrey due to physical abuse and concerns about the owner’s mental health. The dog was seized after the owner was observed striking it and subsequently taken into custody under the Mental Health Act.
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Decision: Robbins d.b.a. K&M Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny annualization of seasonal production. K&M Farms sought to annualize its pasture-raised chicken production to avoid penalties and maintain consistent production cycles. The decision was related to the BCCMB General Orders and the principles of orderly marketing.
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Letter: BCFIRB to BCEMB — Prior Approval of BCEMB Policies for 2019 Quota Distribution and related programs
BCFIRB approves the BCEMB’s 2019 quota distribution policy, multi-allocation policy, Temporary Allotment Program, New Producer Program, and Quota Reserve Policy.
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Procedural decision: Bagga v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
BCFIRB rejected an appellant’s request to delay a hearing to secure witnesses. The hearing proceeded as scheduled.
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Decision: B.C. Egg Marketing Board recommendation — Additional exemptions from BCFIRB Quota Assessment Tools direction
BCFIRB denies the BCEMB’s recommendation to exempt certain quota transfers from the 12-month moratorium on receiving growth quota, emphasizing the need for sound marketing policy and adherence to quota management objectives.
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Decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd and Thomas Fresh Inc. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to issue cease and desist orders and revoke licenses. The appellants challenged the BCVMC’s authority to apply minimum pricing rules to interprovincial sales and alleged bias due to Commission members’ ties to BC Fresh.
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Decision: Bagga v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding two dogs in Richmond due to inadequate living conditions, including lack of access to clean water, inadequate space, and unsanitary conditions. The dogs were kept in cramped enclosures with limited light and were often unattended.
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Decision: Amendment of BCFIRB quota transfer directions to the B.C. Milk Marketing Board for the purposes of non-family succession planning
BCFIRB amends its directions to allow assessment-free quota transfers to non-family members off the Milk Board Quota Exchange for succession planning purposes, provided specific conditions are met.
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Decision: Driediger v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 15 dogs and 2 parrots in Lone Butte due to conditions including inadequate ventilation, unsanitary living conditions, lack of veterinary care, and issues with heat and water supply. The dogs exhibited health issues such as periodontal disease, ear infections, and malnutrition.
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Decision: McGaffin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 5 dogs in Williams Lake due to unsanitary living conditions, inadequate ventilation, and untreated medical issues including severe dental disease, skin infections, and eye infections. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.