Producer Car Questions
Do I need to have a CWB Permit Book to order a producer car?
Yes, producer cars can only be used by farmers. The only way that the CGC knows for certain that the producer car applicant is actually a farmer is if he or she has a CWB permit book.
What about using producer car loading facilities?
Producer car loading facilities are not required to be licensed and bonded by the CGC as long as they meet certain conditions. The conditions, designed to protect producers are: 1.The facility only handles grain on behalf of producers which is intended for loading into producer cars.
2.The facility posts a notice advising producers that it is not licensed under the Act and that the Canadian Grain Commission will not be involved in disputes between the facility and the producer except when they arise at the port location.
3.The facility does not buy and sell grain.
4.The facility allows the Canadian Grain Commission access to its records.
Therefore, grain handled and stored at producer car loading facilities is not protected by security held by the Canadian Grain Commission. A list of producer car loading facilities exempted from licensing is available at: http://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/index-eng.htm
How long do I have to load the car?
You have a minimum of eight hours to load a car. The railway is only legally required to spot the car once.
Who makes the entry in the CWB permit book?
It is the producer’s responsibility to make the initial entry in the permit book as soon as the car is loaded with CWB grains. The net amount is entered when the unload results are achieved. This entry should be made either by the administrator or by you. Failure to make this entry immediately can result in a charge by the Canadian Wheat Board.
What happens in the case of a derailment, fire or theft of the product en route?
The railway has shippers-insurance. Anything they carry from the time the car is loaded and released to the time the car arrives at its destination is covered.
Can more than one producer apply for and load a producer car?
Yes, most hopper cars are bulkhead cars, which means that they have two or more separate compartments. Bulkhead cars can be loaded by more than one producer. Usually no more than two producers ship in the same producer car. Contact the CGC for details of how more than one producer can ship in one car
Do I need to have a CWB Permit Book to order a producer car?
Yes, producer cars can only be used by farmers. The only way that the CGC knows for certain that the producer car applicant is actually a farmer is if he or she has a CWB permit book.
What about using producer car loading facilities?
Producer car loading facilities are not required to be licensed and bonded by the CGC as long as they meet certain conditions. The conditions, designed to protect producers are: 1.The facility only handles grain on behalf of producers which is intended for loading into producer cars.
2.The facility posts a notice advising producers that it is not licensed under the Act and that the Canadian Grain Commission will not be involved in disputes between the facility and the producer except when they arise at the port location.
3.The facility does not buy and sell grain.
4.The facility allows the Canadian Grain Commission access to its records.
Therefore, grain handled and stored at producer car loading facilities is not protected by security held by the Canadian Grain Commission. A list of producer car loading facilities exempted from licensing is available at: http://www.grainscanada.gc.ca/index-eng.htm
How long do I have to load the car?
You have a minimum of eight hours to load a car. The railway is only legally required to spot the car once.
Who makes the entry in the CWB permit book?
It is the producer’s responsibility to make the initial entry in the permit book as soon as the car is loaded with CWB grains. The net amount is entered when the unload results are achieved. This entry should be made either by the administrator or by you. Failure to make this entry immediately can result in a charge by the Canadian Wheat Board.
What happens in the case of a derailment, fire or theft of the product en route?
The railway has shippers-insurance. Anything they carry from the time the car is loaded and released to the time the car arrives at its destination is covered.
Can more than one producer apply for and load a producer car?
Yes, most hopper cars are bulkhead cars, which means that they have two or more separate compartments. Bulkhead cars can be loaded by more than one producer. Usually no more than two producers ship in the same producer car. Contact the CGC for details of how more than one producer can ship in one car
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