Regulation - Other
Proposed regulatory amendments to R.R.O. 1990, Regulation 417: Greenhouse Vegetables - Marketing
Regulation Number(s):
Regulation 417
Instrument Type:
Regulation - Other
Bill or Act:
Farm Products Marketing Act
Summary of Decision:
At the request of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) amended Regulation 417: Greenhouse Vegetables - Marketing under the Farm Products Marketing Act.
The amendments delegates to OGVG the authority to issue classes of licences and authorizes the board to include different terms and conditions of each class of licence.
The new classes allow persons engaged in marketing to choose the licence that best suits their business model. The amendment also provides opportunities for new entrants to access and hold a licence to engage in marketing.
The amendments delegates to OGVG the authority to issue classes of licences and authorizes the board to include different terms and conditions of each class of licence.
The new classes allow persons engaged in marketing to choose the licence that best suits their business model. The amendment also provides opportunities for new entrants to access and hold a licence to engage in marketing.
Analysis of Regulatory Impact:
The intent of the proposed regulatory amendment to allow persons engaged in marketing to choose the licence that best suits their business model and potentially remove barriers allowing new entrants to apply for a marketer licence.
There are no anticipated direct compliance costs associated with the amendment to Regulation 417.
There are no anticipated direct compliance costs associated with the amendment to Regulation 417.
Further Information:
Reg. 417: GREENHOUSE VEGETABLES - MARKETING
Proposal Number:
22-OMAFRA003
Posting Date:
February 24, 2022
Summary of Proposal:
At the request of the Ontario Greenhouse Vegetable Growers (OGVG), the Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission (Commission) is proposing an amendment to Regulation 417: Greenhouse Vegetables - Marketing under the Farm Products Marketing Act which would delegate to OGVG the authority to issue classes of licences and authorize the board to include different terms and conditions of each class of licence.
If delegated, OGVG intends to use the authority to issue different classes of licences for persons engaged in the marketing of greenhouse vegetables, with different terms and conditions on each class. The new classes would allow persons engaged in marketing to choose the licence that best suits their business model. The proposed amendment would also provide opportunities for new entrants to access and hold a licence to engage in marketing.
If delegated, OGVG intends to use the authority to issue different classes of licences for persons engaged in the marketing of greenhouse vegetables, with different terms and conditions on each class. The new classes would allow persons engaged in marketing to choose the licence that best suits their business model. The proposed amendment would also provide opportunities for new entrants to access and hold a licence to engage in marketing.
Contact Address:
1 Stone Road West, Guelph, ON N1G 4Y2
Effective Date:
April 29, 2022
Decision:
Approved