Outcome: Approved
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Preliminary decision: Lilydale Co-operative Ltd. and 7 Growers v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
The decision addresses a preliminary issue of document production in appeal against the BCCMB’s decisions on product direction.
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Decision: High Plains Poultry Farm Ltd. and Greenbelt Estates Ltd. v. B.C. Chicken Marketing Board
The B.C. Marketing Board sets aside underproduction penalties against High Plains Poultry Farm Ltd. and Greenbelt Estates Ltd., finding BCCMB Order 313’s application ambiguous regarding winter production penalties. BCMB recommends reviewing Order 313 to improve clarity and align with intended policy objectives.
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Decision: Hong d.b.a. Hong Lee Farms v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s decision to deny a specialty chicken production permit of 1500-birds/week. The appellant argued for grandfathering based on past production levels and market demand for “Buddhist” chicken. The decision was related to the New Entrant, Niche Market and Specialty Program regulations.
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Interim Decision: BC Egg Hatchery Association v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
The BC Egg Hatchery Association appealed the BCCMB’s decision regarding over-hatch placements, seeking a stay pending appeal.
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Procedural Decision: 89 Chicken Ranch Ltd., Texas Broiler Ranch Ltd., and Glen Lake Chicken Ranch Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Adjournment request in a quota transfer appeal (off-Vancouver Island) pending assessment of the Job Protection Commissioner’s report and its implications for the leasing program’s timeline.
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Decision: 89 Chicken Ranch Ltd. and Texas Broiler Ranch Ltd. v. British Columbia Chicken Marketing Board
Appeal of BCCMB’s refusal to allot primary and secondary quota and denial of exemption from leasing restrictions under new Chicken Board regulations. Issues included relocation of quota from Vancouver Island, barn space requirements, leasing provisions, and application of s.196 exemption for damaged or destroyed premises.
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Decision: Champ’s Mushrooms Inc. v. British Columbia Mushroom Marketing Board
Appeal of BCMuMB’s decision to deny agency status to Champ’s Mushrooms Inc. The appeal addressed issues of marketing expertise, contingency planning, and corporate structure. The decision was related to the BCMB Guidelines for Approving the Appointment of Designated Agencies.
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Decision: Western Hatchery Ltd. et al. v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal concerning jurisdiction and policy validity of an administration levy imposed under Order No. 34/90 by the Broiler Hatching Egg Commission.
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Costs decision: Reid v. British Columbia Broiler Hatching Egg Commission
Appeal concerning determination of actual costs payable to the appellant following earlier proceedings, including disputes over the bill of costs, time expended, disbursements, and whether interest could be awarded.
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Decision: Lefebvre v. British Columbia Broiler Marketing Board
Appeal of BCBHEC’s refusal to transfer full secondary quota and permit associated with a newly acquired broiler farm under Regulation IM-120-1978.