Type: Decision
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Decision: Prokam Enterprises Ltd. and Thomas Fresh Inc. v. British Columbia Vegetable Marketing Commission
Appeal of BCVMC’s decision to confirm cease and desist orders and revoke licenses, requiring Prokam to sign a grower marketing agreement with BCfresh. Prokam sought a stay of the decision pending appeal, arguing jurisdictional overreach and potential harm.
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Preliminary decision: Sommer v. Technical Growers Greenhouses Ltd.
Complaint related to odour from a neighbouring medicinal marijuana grow operation. Case dismissed as the complainant withdrew the complaint.
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Decision: Quota Assessment Tools supervisory review
BCFIRB evaluates the effectiveness of its 2005 quota transfer assessment directions, in light of industry changes and governance improvements. The decision rescinds LIFO and modifies 10/10/10 to 10/10/0 for growth quota, emphasizing strategic flexibility and accountability in quota management.
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Directive: BCFIRB to B.C. Egg Marketing Board — Quota distribution policy for 108,741 layers
BCFIRB directs the BCEMB to distribute 108,741 layers of quota under its current Consolidated Orders, allocating 30% to the New Producer Program and other public policy objectives, and 70% pro-rata to licensed quota holders. BCFIRB will not approve future allocation recommendations until BCEMB incorporates its proposed new/updated programs framework.
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Decision: C. S. v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding one dog in Nanaimo due to conditions including verbal abuse, physical injury from constriction, and lack of veterinary care. The dog exhibited signs of distress, including cowering and cringing, and had untreated injuries.
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Decision: Robbins d.b.a. K&M Farms v. British Columbia Turkey Marketing Board
Appeal of BCTMB’s decision refusing to direct Rossdown Farms & Natural Foods to provide primal cut services to K&M Farms. The appeal was related to the British Columbia Turkey Marketing Scheme and the need for custom processing services to support farm-differentiated products.
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Decision: Van Ginkel d.b.a. V3 Farms, Skye Hi Farms Inc., W. Friesen, Bradner Farms, and Coastline Chicks v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal of BCBHEC’s decision to seek prior approval for an exemption regulation. Appellants argued the issues were not adequately addressed in a supervisory decision. The decision was related to the regulation of specialty broiler hatching egg production.
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Decision: Correction to July 17, 2018 regulation decision on specialty hatching egg production
The BCFIRB issues a corrigendum (correction) to its July 17, 2018 decision regarding compliance conditions for specialty hatching egg producers.
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Preliminary decision: Kaye et al v. Chang
Complaint related to odour and unsightliness from a marijuana grow operation in Chilliwack. Respondents’ request to summarily dismiss the complaint for lack of jurisdiction was refused.
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Decision: Baker v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 46 dogs in Williams Lake due to conditions including inadequate shelter, excessive breeding, unsanitary living conditions with high ammonia levels, garbage and feces, lack of socialization causing extreme fearfulness, and inadequate veterinary care.