The present Regulations enact the Agri-Food Act, 2004. The general purpose and intent of the plan is to provide for the orderly and effective development of the alfalfa seed industry in Saskatchewan. The specific purposes of the plan are: a) to promote and develop the alfalfa seed and leafcutting bee industries in Saskatchewan; b) to develop procedures to maximize returns to producers; c) to encourage the production of a uniform high-quality product; d) to gather, compile and distribute information related to the production, processing, consumption and marketing of alfalfa seed and the management of leafcutting bees; e) to conduct or encourage research on the production, marketing, processing and consumption of alfalfa seed and the management of leaf cutting bees; f) to promote and improve understanding among individuals and organizations within the alfalfa seed and leaf cutting bee industries; g) to establish a system of levies on alfalfa seed crops for carrying out the purposes of the plan; and h) to represent and lobby on behalf of registered producers in matters relating to the development of the alfalfa seed and leaf cutting bee industries. The text consists of 38 sections divided into 8 Parts as follows: Title and interpretation (I); Plan (II); Commission (III); Registration (IV); Levies (V); Commission Orders (VI); Elections (VII); Repeal, transitional and coming into force (VIII).
Canada · 2009-01-29