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| February 22, 2005 |
Montréal, Québec
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$10,000 Fine for Infractions Related to the Interprovincial
Transportation of Potatoes
On February 9, 2005, Les Patates Gemme et Frères (1997)
Inc pleaded guilty to 10 counts of
violating subsection 29(2) of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable
Regulations.
From July 31 to October 21, 2002, Les Patates Gemme et
Frères (1997) Inc was involved
in the interprovincial marketing of a number of shipments of bulk potatoes from
New Brunswick to Quebec that were not inspected or accompanied by an inspection
certificate, a document or a release form issued by an inspector as required by
the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Regulations.
Mr Justice Ronald Dudemaine of the Court of
Quebec fined the company $1,000 per count for a total of $10,000.
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For more information, media may contact:
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Jean-François Bolduc
Communications Advisor, Quebec Operations Centre
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)
Telephone : (514) 283-3815, extension 253
Fax: (514) 496-4699
e-mail: bolducjf@inspection.gc.ca
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