Ministry of Agriculture and Food Act ([RSBC 1996] Chapter 296). Pays/Territoire Canada Sous-division territoriale British Columbia Type du document Législation Date 1980 (2015) Source FAO, FAOLEX Sujet Agriculture et développement rural, Alimentation et nutrition Mot clé Institution Recherche Commerce intérieur Développement agricole Vente Aire géographique Amériques, Arctique, Asie et Pacifique, Pacifique du Est, Amérique du Nord, Atlantique Nord Résumé This Act sets up a ministry of the public service of British Columbia called the Ministry of Agriculture and Food. The purpose and functions of the ministry, under the direction of the minister, include matters relating to the following: (sec 4) (a) the production, marketing, processing and merchandising of agricultural products and food; (b) the institution and carrying out of advisory, research, promotional or education extension programs, projects or undertakings relating to agriculture and food; (c) the collection of information and preparation of statistics relating to agriculture and food and the dissemination of these statistics as the minister considers advisable. Section 5 outlines the powers of the Minister. Section 6 provides for the collection of information and the offences for breach of confidentiality. Finally section 8, makes provision for an annual report. Texte intégral Anglais Site web www.qp.gov.bc.ca