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From the July 6, 2009 Issue of Agri-News | |
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| | All farm implement distributors and dealers operating within the province of Alberta are required to be licensed. As part of its role, the Farmers' Advocate Office (FAO) administers the compliance of the Farm Implement Act (FIA) and Farm Implement Dealerships Act (FIDA).
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The FIA and FIDA provide protection for consumers, dealers and distributors to ensure business is conducted in compliance with the legislation. Consumers can find out if their dealer or distributor is licensed in two ways. Each farm implement party receives a 2009 licence to be posted for consumers to view at their place of business. Also, a complete list of licensed dealers (365) and distributors (98) are available on the FAO website at www.farmersadvocate.gov.ab.ca. Exact web links are:
If you are conducting business with an unlicensed farm implement business you will not have any protection under the FIA or the FIDA. Please be aware that it is a violation of legislation to operate as a farm implement dealer or distributor of farm implements sold in Alberta by a dealer without a licence and can hold steep penalties.
The FAO also has a farm implement inspector on staff to handle dispute resolution options on a wide range of farm implement issues. For example, some of the disputes handled by the inspector have been related to warranty, sale and dealer agreements, parts and equipment performance.
Should you have any questions regarding farm implement dealer or distributor licensing, inspection services, or if you would like a copy of either of the Acts, contact the FAO at 310-FARM (3276) and ask for Janet Patriquin, Farm Implement Act administrator, or Robert Martin, farm implement inspector.
Contact:
Janet Patriquin
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For more information about the content of this document, contact Janet Patriquin.
This document is maintained by Rita Splawinski.
This information published to the web on June 30, 2009.
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