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TERMS & CONDITIONS
By applying for a BC Farmer Identity Card, the Primary Cardholder and all Authorized Cardholders agree to abide by the Terms and Conditions.
I certify that I am a qualified farmer, as defined by the Province of British Columbia. I understand that use of this BC
Farmer Identity Card is for farm purposes and I will abide by all applicable laws, regulations and restrictions. If I cease
to be a qualified farmer, as defined by the Province of British Columbia, I will immediately cease and desist use of this
BC Farmer Identity Card held by me and I will prohibit any additional cardholders from acting on my behalf as a qualified
farmer. I hold farmland classification on my farm as defined in the provisions of the BC Assessment Act.
By submitting an application or renewal for a BC Farmer ID Card, the applicant consents to BCAC sharing their contact information (such as name, email address, and phone number) with BCAC Member Associations for the purpose of membership verification. If consent is not provided, BCAC may be unable to process the application or renewal.
DEFINITIONS
Primary applicant
Also "Primary cardholder".
Primary cardholder
The individual who is the original applicant of a Primary Card and is a qualified farmer as defined by the Province of British Columbia.
Authorized cardholder
Authorized cardholders are designated personnel on the Issue Date of the Primary cardholder for the expressed purpose of making farm purchases.
Qualified farmer
as defined by the Province of British Columbia.
Member association
A B.C. agricultural organization or producer association that has paid membership fees to the B.C. Agriculture Council and is in good standing.
Authorized cards
All Authorized Cards will bear the same expiry date as the associated Primary Card.
TRANSFERABILITY
The BC Farmer ID Card is NOT transferrable. Each card is unique to the Primary cardholder and/or individual Authorized Users. Should the Primary cardholder or Authorized User no longer need their card, the card must be returned to the BCAC office to protect the individual's information on the cards. Should a new employee require an Authorized User card, the Primary cardholder may request a new card at the regular fee plus applicable taxes.
EXPIRED CARDS
All expired BC Farmer ID Cards must be returned to the B.C. Agriculture Council office. This is intended to protect the individual's information on the cards. The expired cards will be destroyed appropriately and permanently. The Primary cardholder may renew his/her card and any associated Authorized cards.
REFUND
You are entitled to a full refund if you contact the B.C. Agriculture Council office within ten (10) days of the payment being made, which will be within ten (10) days of the date when the original application was received by the B.C. Agriculture Council office.
SHIPPING AND DELIVERY
BC Farmer Identity Cards will be issued upon application acceptance, verification of qualified farm status and when payment is processed. The BC Farmer Identity Cards will be sent to the mailing address provided with the application.