HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-29 Agricultural Pest and Nuisance Species 2017.05.09,Nneehill
COUNTY
Purpose:
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Policy Title Date: Motion No.
Agricultural Pest and Nuisance Species October 13, 2020 396/20
To establish a policy in accordance with the Alberta Agricultural Pest Act and Regulations in the management
and control of designated agricultural pests.
Policy Statement:
Council recognizes that management and control of agricultural pests are vital to the success of the
agricultural producers in Kneehill County.
Policy Guidelines:
1. The ASB staff will assist Kneehill County agricultural producers as required in the management and
control of declared agricultural pests using an integrated pest management approach.
2. Kneehill County shall appoint designated "Inspectors" as required under the Alberta Agricultural Pest
Act, who are trained and authorized by Alberta Agriculture and Forestry.
3. The appointed Inspector/s shall have all the duties, rights and powers conferred by the Alberta
Agricultural Pest Act.
4. The ASB will budget for pest inspector training and certification as set out by Alberta Agriculture.
5. The ASB staff will have available information on best management practices for the control of declared
pest and nuisance pest as designated under the Agricultural Pest Act and Regulations.
6. The ASB staff may participate in the distribution of pest control products recommended by Alberta
Agriculture and approved by the ASB and Council.
7. If declared pest/s are found, that at the discretion of the Inspector in accordance with the Act and
regulations requires control action, the Inspector shall make reasonable attempt to work with the
owner/occupant in creating a plan for control, using accepted integrated pest management practices.
In cases of non-compliance by the owner/occupant, a Notice shall be issued pursuant to the Alberta
Agricultural Pest Act.
9. Kneehill County Council shall annually appoint an Agricultural Appeal Board to hear and determine
appeals received by the municipality against notices issued by an Inspector under Agricultural Pest Act.
10. Kneehill County may offer pest inspection services to all Urban Municipalities within its boundary.
Section
ASB
Policy Title
Agricultural Pest and Nuisance Species
Jerry Wittstock,
Reeve
Approved:
August 17, 2010
393/10
Approved:
January 14, 2014
14/14
Approved:
May 9, 2017
298/17
Approved:
October 13, 2020
396/20
Review Date:
October 13, 2024
POLICY
Policy No. Page
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Date: Motion No,
October 13, 2020 , 396/20
Mike Haugen,
CAO