The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020
The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 protects Ontario farm animals, farms, farmers and their families, agri-food employees, and the safety of the entire food supply by addressing the ongoing threat of unwanted trespassing and from unauthorized interactions with farm animals.
The Act strikes an important balance, respecting the right to peaceful public protest, while giving the justice system the tools it needs to help protect farmers, agri-food workers and businesses, and the food supply from trespassing and harassment.
What is The
Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020, and why is it needed? Learn more at
aboutbill156.com.
- View the Act HERE
- View the Regulation HERE
- View the Schedule of Fines HERE
Producer Resources
Under the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020, farmers must only mark specific types of animal protection zones with signs.
- The Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 fact sheet can be found HERE.
- Click HERE to review the Security from Trespass and Protecting Food Safety Act, 2020 FAQ document.
- Looking for some help in deciding whether signage is required or not? Click on the image below to access a handy decision tree:
Sample Animal Protection Zone Sign
Click the image below to download a copy of an animal protection zone sign:
BFO will have these signs in stock and available for beef producers. Stay tuned for details!