Type: Decision
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Decision: Westview Poultry Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s decision to approve quota transfers. Westview Poultry Farms Ltd. challenged the legality of quota transfers by the BCTMB, arguing they contravened the General Orders. The appeal focused on whether the transfers were contrary to the General Orders and broader policy issues regarding leasing and issuance of multiple quotas.
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Decision: Westview Poultry Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
The BCTMB raised preliminary issues regarding the timeliness and nature of Westview Poultry Farms Ltd.’s appeal concerning quota transfer decisions. The appeal was challenged for being filed outside the 30-day limit and for being frivolous, vexatious or trivial.
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Preliminary decision summary: Salmon Arm Poultry Farm Ltd. et al. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Summary of preliminary matter on whether BCEMB decisions implementing BCMB supervisory directions were appealable or only subject to judicial review.
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Preliminary decision: Truitt v. Baker
Complaint related to odour from manure management practices involving horses kept as pets. Complaint dismissed as the respondent was not operating a farm business under the FPPA.
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Decision: Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. and All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMB’s decision to regulate marketing through Order 1/98 and Order 3/98. Truong Mushroom Farm Ltd. and All Seasons Mushroom Farms Inc. challenged the jurisdiction and application of these orders, arguing they were ultra vires and discriminatory.
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Decision: R.H. MacDonald & Sons Ltd. v. British Columbia Tree Fruit Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTFMB’s decision to deny an export licence to R.H. MacDonald & Sons Ltd. The appellant sought a licence to export tree fruit to the United States and off-shore markets, challenging the central selling system’s effectiveness and advocating for multiple export marketing organizations to benefit the industry.
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Decision: R.H. MacDonald & Sons Ltd. v. British Columbia Tree Fruit Marketing Board
Appeal of the British Columbia Tree Fruit Marketing Board’s refusal to issue an export licence for the United States and off-shore markets.
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Preliminary decision: K & M Farms and Ireland Farms v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
The appellants sought a stay of BCTMB’s decision to not renew grower vendor quota and other licenses, pending appeal.
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Preliminary decision: Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s decision regarding document production related to minimum farm size and quota transfer. Skyacres Turkey Ranches Ltd. requested specific documents to prepare for the appeal, which the Board partially provided. The decision addresses the scope of document disclosure under the Natural Products Marketing (BC) Act.
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Decision: K & M Farms v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
The decision addresses K & M Farms’ allegation of bias against a panel member in their appeal concerning the non-renewal of grower vendor quota and other licenses. The allegation was based on a previous complaint letter sent by K & M Farms’ co-owner.