AI-assisted research summary: Canola producers must pay a fee, purchasers must deduct and forward it, and the association may be refunded fees if the application rules and deadlines are met.
Manitoba Canola Growers Association Designation Regulation, M.R. 57/96 The Agricultural Producers' Organization Funding Act , C.C.S.M. c. A18 Regulation 57/96 Registered March 22, 1996 bilingual version (HTML) Table of Contents Section 1 Definitions 2 Purpose 3 Designation 4 Fees 5 Deduction of fees 6 Use of fees 7 Refunds 8 Books and records 9 Information 10 Transitional Definitions 1 In this regulation, "association" means Manitoba Canola Growers Association; (« Association ») "canola" means canola, rapeseed or oilseed of the genus Brassica as defined in the regulations made under the Seeds Act (Canada). (« canola ») Purpose 2 The purpose of this regulation is to stimulate, increase and improve the production and marketing of canola and canola products in Manitoba. Designation 3 Manitoba Canola Growers Association is designated as the representative organization of all producers of canola. Fees 4 Every producer who produces and markets canola shall pay a fee to the association of $1 per tonne on all sales of canola in Manitoba. M.R. 116/2008 Deduction of fees 5(1) Every purchaser who buys canola from a producer shall deduct from the monies payable to the producer the fees payable by the producer to the association. 5(2) Within one month after the end of each of the following periods, every purchaser shall forward to the association the fees deducted during the period: (a) the period beginning on August 1 and ending on October 31; (b) the period beginning on November 1 and ending on January 31; (c) the period beginning on February 1 and ending on April 30; (d) the period beginning on May 1 and ending on July 31. 5(3) When fees are forwarded to the association under subsection (2), the purchaser shall also provide the association with the following information: (a) the name, mailing address and e-mail address of each producer from whom the fees were withheld; (b) the amount of the fees being forwarded on that producer's behalf; (c) the quantity of canola purchased from that producer. M.R. 47/2020 Use of fees 6 The association is authorized to use the fees for the purpose of defraying the expenses of the organization in carrying out its purpose. Refunds 7(1) A producer may apply to the association for a refund of fees. 7(2) An application for a refund must be made in writing on a form provided by the association and must contain the information that the association requests. 7(3) An application for a refund must be received by the association (a) before September 1, for fees deducted in the six-month period beginning on the previous February 1 and ending on July 31; and (b) before March 1, for fees deducted in the six-month period beginning on the previous August 1 and ending on January 31. 7(4) If the application for a refund complies with this section, the association shall make a refund (a) not later than April 30, for fees deducted in the six-month period beginning on the previous August 1 and ending on January 31; and (b) not later than October 31, for fees deducted in the six-month period beginning on the previous February 1 and ending on July 31. M.R. 47/2020 Books and records 8 Every purchaser of canola grown or harvested in Manitoba shall keep and maintain complete and accurate books and records respecting the purchase of canola and provide copies of them when requested to do so by the agency. Information 9 The association shall furnish to the agency such information and financial statements as the agency determines necessary to ensure that the fees paid to the association are properly used for the purpose of the association. Transitional 10 For 1996, clause 5(2)⁠(c) does not apply and a purchaser shall instead forward to the association, on or before August 31, 1996, the fees deducted in the period beginning on the day this regulation comes into force and ending on July 31. M.R. 47/2020