Allan Higdon

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse a liquor licence application by El Barrio Cuisine Inc. The applicant failed to disclose three outstanding criminal charges on his Personal History Report, claiming he did not read the form carefully and relied on an agent.

The Board found the applicant made a false statement and attempted to deceive the AGCO, demonstrating a lack of integrity and honesty.

The Board confirmed the Notice of Proposal and refused the application.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of The Nutty Parrot.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the Licensee served liquor to an intoxicated 18-year-old patron who subsequently drove and was involved in an automobile accident, breaching the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Following a finding that the Licensee contravened subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting drunkenness, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 30-day suspension due to the Licensee's recent history of similar violations, while the Licensee argued for a monetary penalty or a suspension of three days or less.

Noting the Licensee's serious pattern of non-compliance and lack of remedial measures, the Board ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the licensee operating as Vola.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to multiple violations of Ontario Regulation 719/90, including permitting a drunk patron, permitting marijuana use, failing to have visibly identifiable security, failing to keep the sidewalk clear, noise violations, serving liquor outside prescribed hours, and permitting outside liquor.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 28-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for serving intoxicated patrons and failing to assess them for signs of intoxication.

The Board previously found the licensee contravened section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act and subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

In determining the appropriate sanction, the Board considered the licensee's recent and lengthy history of non-compliance, including three prior suspensions.

The Board rejected the licensee's proposed 7 to 10-day suspension and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence, emphasizing the need for specific and general deterrence.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Dragon's Den.

The Board ordered the Licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries 21 days before the hearing, and the Registrar to complete further disclosure 10 days before the hearing.

The Licensee appealed an Order of Monetary Penalty issued by the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for permitting unlawful gaming on its premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

Inspectors observed a Texas Hold 'Em poker tournament and two video gambling machines at the establishment.

The Board found that the poker tournament constituted keeping a common gaming house under section 197(1)(a) of the Criminal Code, and the video machines violated section 202(1)(b).

The Board dismissed the appeal and upheld the $4,000 monetary penalty.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend and revoke the licensee's liquor licence for various infractions, including failing to clear liquor, permitting drunkenness, and failing to facilitate an inspection.

Following an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board found the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The Board ordered a 55-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Rockwood Nightclub Inc. for allegedly permitting drunkenness on its premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

During an inspection, AGCO inspectors and police officers observed a highly intoxicated female patron on the premises.

The Board found that the patron exhibited pronounced signs of intoxication and that the Licensee ought to have recognized her condition earlier.

The Board also found that the Licensee failed to take reasonable and timely steps to escort her out, improperly delegating the task to a promoter and another patron.

The Board concluded that the Licensee permitted drunkenness and contravened the regulation.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke a liquor licence, the Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to mutually disclose their witness lists and detailed summaries of witness evidence at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing dates.

The Licensee appealed an Order of Monetary Penalty of $3,000 issued by the Registrar for breaches of section 29 of O.Reg 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act, relating to after-hours service and consumption of alcohol.

Following a noise complaint, police attended the premises on two separate dates after 3:00 a.m. and observed patrons consuming alcohol, with no attempt by the Licensee to clear signs of service.

The Licensee did not attend the hearing.

The Board proceeded ex parte, accepted the police officers' evidence, found the breaches occurred, and confirmed the $3,000 monetary penalty.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a tele-conference pre-hearing regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Agogo Karaoke Inc. The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar's representative 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar's representative was also ordered to complete any further disclosure 10 days prior to the hearing.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding the licensee's appeal of an Order of Monetary Penalty.

The Board issued a procedural order directing the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and other required disclosure at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

At a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend and revoke a liquor licence, the Board ordered mutual disclosure.

The Licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list and detailed evidence summaries, and both parties were ordered to complete any further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing dates.

A pre-hearing tele-conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Spirale Banquet Centre.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar's Representative 10 days before the hearing, and ordered the Registrar's Representative to complete any further disclosure by the same deadline.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Blu Kat Inc., operating as Sottovoce Wine & Pasta Bar.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other documents pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice, to be completed 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to revoke the respondent's liquor licence following numerous admitted breaches of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, including permitting drunkenness, locking doors during operating hours, after-hours service, and possessing off-licence liquor.

The Board found that the licensee had demonstrated a continuous pattern of non-compliance despite previous warnings and police involvement.

Concluding that the licensee lacked meaningful control over the establishment and would likely continue to operate contrary to the law, the Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.

The Applicant sought to renew its liquor licence, which the Registrar proposed to refuse based on past and present conduct, including multiple overcrowding violations and outstanding criminal charges against the true owner.

The Board found that the Applicant's history of multiple breaches of the Liquor Licence Act within a brief period demonstrated a wanton disregard for public safety and indicated that the Licensee was ungovernable.

The Board concluded there were reasonable grounds to believe the Applicant would not carry on business in accordance with the law and with honesty and integrity, and refused to renew the licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence and ordered an interim suspension due to numerous alleged violations, including serving alcohol after hours, locking doors while patrons were inside, and failing to intervene in assaults.

Following a hearing to consider rescinding the interim suspension, the Board found that lifting the suspension would compromise public safety based on the licensee's admissions in an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect pending a final decision.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent licensee for permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act.

The Board ordered a five-day suspension of the liquor licence.