Allan Higdon

Following a finding that the Licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations by permitting a large disturbance and serving a minor who was subsequently injured, the Board considered the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 12-day suspension, while the Licensee requested a minimum sentence due to remedial actions taken.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence, noting the seriousness of the incident but acknowledging the Licensee's lack of prior record and remedial efforts.

The applicant sought an increase in indoor capacity for its licensed establishment from 105 to 149 persons.

The application was opposed by the City of Toronto and local residents due to ongoing issues with noise, garbage, parking, violence, and gang activity associated with the establishment.

The Board found that the applicant had not adequately addressed these concerns and that granting the capacity increase would not be in the public interest.

The application was denied.

The Board previously found that the Licensee contravened sections 29 and 43 of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a 24-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the 24-day suspension to commence on February 22, 2010, and continue until March 18, 2010.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposed Order to suspend the Registrant's registration as a gaming assistant.

At the hearing, the parties agreed to reduce the proposed suspension from 30 days to 14 days.

The Board ordered a 14-day suspension of the Registrant's registration based on the agreement of the parties.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the White House Hotel.

The hearing was adjourned to an unscheduled date.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days prior to the new hearing date.

The Board issued an order to correct a typographical error in its previous decision dated January 6, 2010, which suspended the respondent's liquor licence.

Pursuant to Rule 2.6 of its Revised Rules of Practice, the Board amended paragraph 168 to accurately reflect its finding that the licensee failed to ensure reasonable measures were in place to deter disorderly conduct.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting drunken patrons, including a minor, on the premises.

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

The Board found that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and ordered an 8-day suspension of the liquor licence.

At a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of 2026650 Ontario Inc. (operating as The Myth), the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure.

The Licensee and the Registrar were ordered to disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and other required materials ten days prior to the rescheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

At the hearing, the Registrar requested an adjournment because its principal witness failed to attend despite being summoned.

The Board denied the adjournment, noting the witness had advance notice and chose not to attend.

As the Registrar could not establish the allegations without this witness, the Board dismissed the allegations.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts, the Board found that the licensee breached section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act by selling liquor to four patrons who became intoxicated and subsequently drove away, resulting in a fatal motor vehicle accident.

Accepting a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 45-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor licence following a large fight outside the premises and allegations of underage drinking.

The Board found that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations by failing to have adequate security to deter disorderly conduct, permitting violent conduct on the premises, and serving alcohol to a minor.

The Board dismissed the allegation that the licensee permitted patrons to remove liquor from the premises due to insufficient evidence.

Written submissions on penalty were requested.

The Board previously found that the Licensee violated subsection 45(2) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a 10-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the 10-day suspension to commence on January 6, 2010.

The Registrar sought a 30-day suspension of the Licensee's liquor licence following findings that the Licensee contravened sections 29 and 43 of O.Reg. 719/90 by exceeding capacity limits and failing to clear signs of consumption.

The Board found that the overcrowding violation was significant and part of a recent history of non-compliance, demonstrating a lack of due diligence.

However, the Board noted mitigating circumstances for the failure to clear signs of consumption.

The Board ordered a 24-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to revoke the licensee's liquor licence on the basis that the licensee failed to surrender it after ceasing to operate the business, contrary to section 56 of O. Reg. 719/90.

The licensee did not attend the hearing despite being served with notice.

The Board proceeded ex parte and found that the licensee was no longer in control of the premises, which had been leased to another party.

The Board ordered the liquor licence revoked.

Following a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a procedural order.

The Board ordered both the licensee and the Registrar to provide mutual disclosure, including witness lists and summaries of evidence, at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Central Bar & Grill for alleged violations of sections 29 and 43 of O.Reg. 719/90.

Police and AGCO inspectors observed patrons consuming alcohol and signs of service remaining after 2:45 a.m., and found the premises to be overcrowded beyond its licensed capacity.

The Board found the evidence of the inspectors and police credible and uncontradicted, as the Licensee called no evidence.

The Board concluded that the Licensee contravened both sections and requested written submissions on penalty.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, specifically serving alcohol after hours.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting to signs of service and serving Sangria at 3:00 a.m.

The Board accepted the joint submission, found the licensee breached the regulations, and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an Order of Monetary Penalty to the licensee for exceeding the licensed capacity of its premises.

At the hearing, the licensee agreed to the facts regarding the capacity violation, and the Registrar withdrew a second allegation.

The Board found that the licensee contravened section 43 of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and confirmed the monetary penalty of $2,000.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse the renewal of a liquor sales licence for Manny's Sports Bar.

The Registrar alleged that the named licensee was acting as a front for his brother, who was the true owner and had a serious criminal record, including a recent conviction for possession of stolen property kept at the bar.

Furthermore, both brothers failed to disclose their recent criminal convictions on the renewal application.

The Board found the explanations for the false statements unacceptable and concluded that the licensee would not carry on business with integrity and honesty.

The Board declined to renew the liquor sales licence.

Following a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a procedural order.

The order directed the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and other required disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.