Type: 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.
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Preliminary decision: Jones v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Procedural decision regarding the timeliness of an appeal filing. The appeal was deemed filed on time after determining the appellant received the decision on April 7, 2017, allowing the appeal to proceed.
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Preliminary decision: Ridland v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Summary dismissal regarding the timing of an appeal. The appeal was dismissed due to being filed late.
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Decision: Mbamy v. British Columbia Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
Appeal of costs regarding the seizure of 3 dogs. The appeal focused on the reasonableness of care costs claimed by the BC SPCA, particularly in light of one dog being adopted out prematurely due to an error.