A new licence is required prior to beginning the operations of a dairy plant including:
When a facility is being licensed for the first time.
When an existing licensed plant is transferred to a new owner (transfer of ownership) An "Application for a Permit to Construct or Alter a Building Intended for Use as a Dairy Plant – For New Applicants" must be submitted at the same time as an “Application for a Licence for the Operation of a Plant”. Note, the licence will not be issued until the plant is complete and the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) has confirmed, through inspection, that it meets all applicable regulations under the Milk Act (Ontario).
A by-law to impose special annual drainage rates upon land in respect of which money is borrowed under the Tile Drainage Act.
As per the Ontario Bees Act and regulation 57, beekeepers are required to report sales of bees to the Provincial Apiarist. The ministry's Apiary Program is providing a template (this form) on its website for convenience and to help ensure that the minimum required information is reported.
An application is required to make changes to the species of milk used, type of plant, milk class or subclass at a licenced dairy plant receiving cow milk. Details of these changes are provided in Regulation 761, s.96(2) under the Milk Act (Ontario).
If these changes require alterations or modifications to a plant you must also submit an “Application for a Permit to Construct or Alter a Building Intended for use as a Dairy Plant - For Existing Applicants”.
Prior to beginning alterations to an existing dairy plant, an "Application for a Permit to Construct or Alter a Building Intended for Use as a Dairy Plant - for Existing Licensed Plants" must be completed and submitted and approved by the Director. This application must demonstrate, through drawings and other information as necessary, that the alterations to the plant will meet the regulatory requirements under the Milk Act (Ontario). In some cases an “Application for an Amended Licence for the Operation of a Dairy Plant” may also be required.
Notice to a property owner to remove obstructions from drainage works
To register agricultural operations that intend to land apply Catergory 2 non-agricultural source materials (NASM) with a low metals content.
For lower-tier municipalities to enact a by-law for drainage works.
To obtain a new business licence, the Regulations under the Agricultural Tile Drainage Installation Act indicate that all businesses must employ a least one Class “A” operator and have access to one licensed machines. To issue a new business licence, an inspection of your operation will be necessary. All business licences are issued for a one-year term expiring March 31; the fee for this licence is $250.00.
Prior to beginning construction of a new dairy plant an "Application for a Permit to Construct or Alter a Building Intended for Use as a Dairy Plant – for New Applicants" must be completed and submitted and approved by the Director. This application must demonstrate, through drawings and other information as necessary, that the plant will be built to meet the regulatory requirements under the Milk Act (Ontario).
An “Application for a Licence for the Operation of a Plant” must also be submitted with this permit application.
Form that officially confirms the passing of the by-law by a municipality for borrowing money for the construction of drainage works.
For specific upper-tier municipalities to enact a borrowing by-law for drainage works on behalf of a lower-tier municipality.
A by-law for specific upper-tier municipalities to raise money to aid in the construction of drainage works under the Tile Drainage Act.
This form is used to order Foodland Ontario merchandising materials (POS) and resources
For lower-tier municipalities located within specific upper-tier municipalities to enact a by-law for drainage works.
