Agricultural Marketing Programs Act

Marginal note:Eligible agricultural products

• 4.1 (1) Subject to subsections (2) and (3), this Part applies only in respect of an agricultural product that meets the following criteria:

  • (a) the agricultural product is

    • (i) an animal that is raised in Canada or the fur pelt of such an animal,

    • (ii) a plant that is grown in Canada or the product of such a plant, or

    • (iii) honey or maple syrup that is produced in Canada;

  • (b) the Minister has determined, taking into account any criteria prescribed by regulation, that it is possible to establish an average price for the agricultural product; and

  • (c) the Minister has determined, taking into account any criteria prescribed by regulation, that the agricultural product is not processed or, in the case of a perishable agricultural product, is not processed beyond what is necessary to store it and prevent spoilage.

• Marginal note:Breeding animals

  (2) Subject to any regulations made under paragraph (3)(b), animals that are or were used as breeding animals are not agricultural products that are subject to this Part.

• Marginal note:Regulations

  (3) The Governor in Council may make regulations

  • (a) designating any agricultural product as being subject to this Part; and

  • (b) designating any breeding animals or classes of breeding animals as being subject to this Part and respecting any conditions related to that designation.