Farming and Fishing Industries Development Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 134). Country/Territory Canada Territorial subdivision British Columbia Document type Legislation Date 1989 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Fisheries Keyword Institution Agricultural development Special fund Farming Agricultural commodities Geographical area Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic Abstract The purpose of this Act is to provide for the establishment of funds to promote the interests of all producers of commodities, which are defined as "products derived from plants or animals, including parts, products or by-products, and fish or aquatic plants, that are raised or gathered for profit" (sect. 1). Detailed procedures for the setting up and management of such funds are set out in section 2, including the duties and responsibilities of producers of the commodity, the relevant minister and other government representatives, who will form a Council appointed by the minister. From its revenues (levies charged on producers), the Council will be responsible for expenditures for the (i) benefit and promotion of the commodity's industry in British Columbia (ii) conduct of support research or educational programs in British Columbia in respect of the development and promotion of a commodity. The Council must prepare an annual report (sect. 7). The remaining sections deal with audits, annual general meeting, offences and penalties, power of the Lieutenant Governor in Council to make regulations. Full text English Website www.qp.gov.bc.ca References - Legislation Implemented by British Columbia Salmon Marketing Council Regulation (B.C. Reg. 302/91). Legislation | Canada | 1991 (2000) Keyword: Agricultural development, Institution, Royalties/fees, Data collection/reporting, Diadromous fish, Enforcement/compliance, Aquatic animals Source: FAO, FAOLEX New Tree Fruit Varieties Development Council Regulation (B.C. Reg. 44/2002). Legislation | Canada | 2002 (2011) Keyword: Fruits/edible nuts, Plant variety, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Dairy Industry Development Council Regulation (B.C. Reg. 14/2003). Legislation | Canada | 2003 (2005) Keyword: Milk/dairy products, Royalties/fees, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX Mushroom Industry Development Council Dissolution Regulation (B.C. Reg. 298/2009). Legislation | Canada | 2009 Keyword: Vegetables/legumes, Institution Source: FAO, FAOLEX British Columbia Wine Grape Council Regulation (B.C. Reg. 272/2006). Legislation | Canada | 2006 Keyword: Viticulture/oenological practices, Royalties/fees Source: FAO, FAOLEX Raspberry Industry Development Council Regulation (B.C. Reg. 484/98). Legislation | Canada | 1998 (1999) Keyword: Fruits/edible nuts, Royalties/fees, Institution, Enforcement/compliance, Offences/penalties Source: FAO, FAOLEX