Type: Decision
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Procedural decision: Primary Poultry Processors Association of British Columbia v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to implement a new pricing formula for the live price of chicken. The PPPABC argued the decision was inconsistent with sound marketing policy and would cause irreparable harm to the processing industry.
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Preliminary decision: Royich v. Cholla Hills
Complaint related to noise from helicopters used on a neighbouring cherry orchard. Complaint dismissed following withdrawal by the complainant.
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Decision: Marleau v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 23 farm animals and a dog in Vancouver due to conditions requiring removal and care by the BC SPCA. Both parties requested that BCFIRB reassess the care costs awarded in an earlier decision.
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Decision: Moller v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure regarding 47 cats and 12 kittens in Chase due to unsanitary living conditions, inadequate food and water, poor ventilation, and overcrowding. The animals were kept in trailers with high ammonia levels, feces accumulation, and inadequate care, leading to distress and health risks.
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Decision: Five-Fry Farms Ltd. v. British Columbia Egg Marketing Board
Appeal of BCEMB’s decision to end the Market Growth Allowance (MGA) program. Five-Fry Farms Ltd. argued that the lack of transitional provisions resulted in unequal access to the program. The decision was related to the Market Growth Allowance program.
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Decision: Jacobsen v. British Columbia Milk Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMMB’s decision to refuse a $100 freight rate for milk hauling when Highway 97 is used. Jacobsen’s issue was based on a 2008 commitment by BCMMB to charge a flat fee for milk pickup. The decision was related to BCMMB’s Consolidated Order and the Graduated Entry Program.
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Decision: Tsin v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of seizure and costs regarding 29 dogs in Squamish due to conditions including confinement in vehicles without adequate water, unsanitary conditions, and untreated medical issues such as dental disease, ear infections, and emaciation. The appellant had a history of past seizures by the BC SPCA.
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Decision: Woodcreek Farms et al. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to amend the New Entrant Program rules to create a quota matching program for mainstream new entrant growers. The appellants sought inclusion in the program to access mainstream quota, arguing procedural unfairness and discrimination against specialty growers. The decision was related to the New Entrant Program rules.
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Decision: Campbell v. Mission Hill Estate Vineyard and Hans d.b.a. Hans Estate
Complaint related to noise from propane cannons used for bird control on vineyards in Osoyoos.
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Preliminary decision: Kaye et al v. Chang
Complaint related to odour and unsightliness from a marijuana grow operation in Chilliwack. Complaint was adjourned on the grounds that the farm had ceased operation.