The ALC Act and ALR Regulations

Agricultural Land Commission Act

The Agricultural Land Commission Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 36, (the “ALC Act”), is the high-level statute that sets out principles and broad rules for the protection of agricultural land in British Columbia.

The ALC Act takes precedence over, but does not replace other legislation and bylaws that may apply to the land. Local and regional governments, as well as other provincial agencies, are expected to plan in accordance with the provincial policy of preserving agricultural land.

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  ALC Act

  The Agricultural Land Commission Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 36, sets the legislative framework for the establishment and administration of the agricultural land preservation program.

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• ALR Regulations

  The Agricultural Land Reserve Transitional Regulation, B.C. Reg. 171/2002 and the new Agricultural Land Reserve General Regulation, B.C. Reg. 57/2020 identifies the procedures for submitting applications and notices of intent.

  The Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation, B.C. Reg. 30/2019 specifies land uses permitted in the ALR.

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• ALC Policies & Bulletins

  The policies of the Commission provide interpretation and clarification of the regulations; outline guidelines, strategies, rules or positions on various issues and provides clarification and courses of action consistently taken or adopted, formally or informally.

  ALC Policies & Bulletins

• Bill 52 Changes to the ALC Act and Regulations

  On February 22, 2019, the Agricultural Land Reserve Use Regulation was approved by B.C.’s Lieutenant Governor in Council, bringing into force changes to the Agricultural Land Commission Act under Bill 52 – 2018, Agricultural Land Commission Amendment Act, 2018.

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  Frequently Asked Questions

  The ALC is currently updating the FAQ page for common questions ranging from General topics, Legislative changes respecting residential uses and Fill and soil. Please come back soon.

• Agricultural Land Commission Act

  The Agricultural Land Commission Act, S.B.C. 2002, c. 36, (the “ALC Act”), is the high-level statute that sets out principles and broad rules for the protection of agricultural land in British Columbia.

  The ALC Act takes precedence over, but does not replace other legislation and bylaws that may apply to the land. Local and regional governments, as well as other provincial agencies, are expected to plan in accordance with the provincial policy of preserving agricultural land.