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Alberta Pork Producers' Commission Regulation

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The Alberta Pork Producers’ Commission Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation. The ... More ≫

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The Alberta Pork Producers’ Commission Regulation, under the Marketing of Agricultural Products Act, sets out the day-to-day operations of the Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation. The Regulation describes how the Commission will administer the Alberta Pork Producers Development Corporation Plan and how delegated powers will be used. The Regulation describes licensing, service charges, the service charge refund process, as well as shipping and transportation reporting requirements.

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Animal Protection Act

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The Animal Protection Act prohibits a person from causing an animal to be in distress, and prohibits owners and caregivers from allowing an animal to remain in distress. The Act enables peace ... More ≫

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The Animal Protection Act prohibits a person from causing an animal to be in distress, and prohibits owners and caregivers from allowing an animal to remain in distress. The Act enables peace officers and police officers to remove animals from distressful situations, to respond to situations involving abandoned animals, and to hold animal owners and caregivers to animal care duties defined in the Act. Penalties for contravention of the Act are also documented.

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Agricultural Pests Act

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The Agricultural Pests Act enables the Minister’s authority to declare an animal, bird, insect, plant, or disease as a pest or nuisance if it is destroying, harming, or is likely to destroy or ... More ≫

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The Agricultural Pests Act enables the Minister’s authority to declare an animal, bird, insect, plant, or disease as a pest or nuisance if it is destroying, harming, or is likely to destroy or harm any land, livestock, or property in all or part of Alberta. The duties of individuals and local authorities related to the prevention and destruction of pests are described in the Act. It also outlines the appointment and powers of inspectors to enforce the Act. Offences related to, and penalties for, contravention of the Act are described. The appeal process for issued notices and the recovery of inspector’s expenses are also described.

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Fur Farms Act

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The Fur Farms Act provides for aspects of business licensing of fur farms. The Act describes the requirements and process for licensing a fur farm. Measures that should be taken to ensure the ... More ≫

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The Fur Farms Act provides for aspects of business licensing of fur farms. The Act describes the requirements and process for licensing a fur farm. Measures that should be taken to ensure the health of imported animals, report death or disease of farmed fur-bearing animals, and quarantine are also outlined in the Act. Penalties for contravention of the Act are documented along with the Minister’s authority to establish fees. Beaver and muskrat are exceptions to the Act.

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Fuel Tax Act

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The Fuel Tax Act imposes a tax on certain combustible fuels, authorizes exemptions from the tax and provides the relevant administrative and enforcement provisions related to tax collection.

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Stray Animals Act

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The Stray Animals Act describes the liability of an individual (the owner and last person in possession of livestock, or a person who opens but does not close a gate) for damages to personal ... More ≫

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The Stray Animals Act describes the liability of an individual (the owner and last person in possession of livestock, or a person who opens but does not close a gate) for damages to personal property and expenses incurred related to the return of the livestock. The Act outlines the circumstances under which the capture and confinement of livestock are permissible. The licensing system for capture, confinement and or disposal of stray horses on protected public land or for the safety of the public or the horses is outlined in the Act. The authority of inspectors to approve the destruction and disposal of dangerous livestock or impound livestock is described in the Act as well as the conditions for release of impounded livestock, and sale of livestock.

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Farm Implement and Dealership Act

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The Farm Implement and Dealership Act describes the requirements and conditions surrounding the lease and/or sale of farm implements including agreements, warranties, and repair parts. The Act ... More ≫

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The Farm Implement and Dealership Act describes the requirements and conditions surrounding the lease and/or sale of farm implements including agreements, warranties, and repair parts. The Act also outlines the licensing requirements and related processes for dealers and distributors of farm implements. It also outlines the requirements for distributors of farm implements regarding dealership agreements including price, termination of agreements, and contractual requirements. Offences related to, and penalties for, contravention of the Act are described.

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Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit Regulation

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The Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit Regulation supports administration of the Alberta Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit under the Investing in a Diversified Alberta Economy Act. The ... More ≫

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The Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit Regulation supports administration of the Alberta Agri-processing Investment Tax Credit under the Investing in a Diversified Alberta Economy Act. The regulation establishes eligibility criteria for expenditures under the program, and requirements for assessing and awarding tax credit certificates.

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Bee Regulation

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The Bee Regulation, under the Bee Act, describes the registration and importation processes and procedures for beekeepers. The Regulation also provides a list of bee diseases and the test for ... More ≫

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The Bee Regulation, under the Bee Act, describes the registration and importation processes and procedures for beekeepers. The Regulation also provides a list of bee diseases and the test for European bees.

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Bee Act

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The Bee Act sets out the framework for the beekeeping (apiculture) industry in Alberta and supports response systems to address threats of disease outbreaks or other emergencies. The Act enables ... More ≫

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The Bee Act sets out the framework for the beekeeping (apiculture) industry in Alberta and supports response systems to address threats of disease outbreaks or other emergencies. The Act enables the beekeeper registration system and prohibits importation of bees to Alberta without prior consent. The beekeeping compliance system is outlined including designation and powers of inspectors and authority of the Minister in relation to quarantining bees or equipment. Offences related to, and penalties for, contravention of the Act are described.

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