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BC Allied Golf Association on Pesticides - March 2012 Update ___________________________________________________________

Since the formulation of our Briefing Document in September identifying the issue, background, current regulations and implications to our industry of any further restrictive legislation; NAGA BC has been diligent in presenting our message. In October, representatives of NAGA BC (Jerry Rousseau-WCTA, Kris Jonasson-BCGA, and Doug Ferne-NGCOA Canada BC Chapter) made a formal presentation to the Cosmetic Pesticide Standing Committee formulated by government to review the issue, current regulations, concerns, facts and tasked with making recommendations regarding possible new legislation.

Thru November, December, and January; several regional meetings took place with MLA’s. The message that further restrictive pesticide use legislation and regulation on a provincial level is unnecessary was relayed, and a request was made that golf courses be an “exception” to any proposed provincial pesticide ban. It was also asked that any future legislation addresses the problem of a trend toward municipal pesticide by-laws and regional inconsistencies that ensue. A meeting with Environment Minister Terry Lake is also being scheduled.

Feedback from the Standing Committee and other government audiences to date has been very positive and should be reflected in the recommendations the Standing Committee will make to the government during its Spring Session.

If you require further information or wish to discuss further, please contact Doug Ferne, Regional Director.

	Cart & Equipment Licensing ___________________________________________________________

Errant Golf Balls ___________________________________________________________

Errant Golf Ball continues to be an issue of topical concern following a recent ruling on Vancouver Island which awarded a settlement to the plaintiff based on the number of golf balls which entered the property. The Law Firm which represented the golf course provided a “heads up” to facilities at a regional meeting on the Island in August. To access the Power Point presentation please click here.