Brian J. Ford

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 Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to refuse the renewal and revoke the gaming supplier registration of the Registrant after an investigation revealed the sale of counterfeit Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) tickets at the Registrant's store, leading to criminal charges that the Registrant failed to disclose.

The parties reached an agreement and presented a joint submission.

The Board ordered a 45-day suspension of the registration and imposed a condition that TTC fare media only be sold pursuant to a valid agreement with the TTC.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered an interim suspension of the licensee's liquor licence following incidents of gun violence at the premises.

A hearing was held to determine whether the suspension should remain in place.

The Board reviewed the licensee's proposed security assessment and found it insufficient to ensure public safety, noting the lack of an organized response or detailed evacuation plan.

The Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until specific security conditions, including physical searches, metal detectors, and staff training, are implemented to the satisfaction of the Registrar.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence after inspectors observed numerous patrons smoking marijuana inside the licensed premises.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts acknowledging the breach of section 45(2) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence, noting the licensee's prior 7-day suspension for a similar breach.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor delivery service licence for delivering alcohol to minors and failing to maintain proper records.

Following a finding of liability, the Board held a hearing on sanction.

Despite the licensee's claims of being a new operator and promises to implement stricter controls, the Board found that the licensee had managed the business for three years prior, failed to follow his own manual, and allowed widespread delivery to minors.

The Board revoked the liquor licence, emphasizing the need for general and specific deterrence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Zucca Bar Inc. and an Order to immediately suspend it based on alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

At the commencement of the hearing, the licensee voluntarily surrendered the licence.

The Board accepted the surrender and ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until the formal surrender is received by the Registrar.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting a drunken patron in the establishment.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting the breach of section 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence, noting a prior 5-day suspension for the same offence.

Following a finding that the licensee breached conditions of its authorization and the Wine Content and Labelling Act, the Board ordered a 10-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The licensee proposed suspension dates over the holiday period, noting it is normally open for business on those days.

Over the Registrar's opposition, the Board accepted the proposed dates and ordered the suspension to run from December 25, 2009 to January 4, 2010.

The applicant applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to licence additional indoor and outdoor areas for its establishment.

The applicant withdrew the request for indoor seats and proceeded with the request for 10 outdoor seats.

Although written objections were received regarding noise and parking, the objectors did not attend the hearing.

The Board proceeded ex parte and approved the application for the additional outdoor seats, noting that the municipality had already reviewed and supported the patio application.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence due to approximately $20,000 in unpaid retail sales tax.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the licensee breached a condition of its licence.

The Board ordered that conditions be attached to the licence requiring the licensee to make all payments to the Ministry of Revenue and to surrender the liquor licence by January 10, 2010.

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 on the premises.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting to violations of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 17-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the Licensee's authorization to operate an on-site grape winery retail store for failing to maintain required tank, blending, and bottling records.

The Board previously found the Licensee breached the conditions of its authorization and the regulations.

On the issue of sanction, the Registrar sought a 30-day suspension, while the Licensee argued for a 3-day suspension due to mitigating circumstances, including the principal's age, unblemished record, and the illness of the bookkeeper.

The Board balanced the need for specific and general deterrence with the mitigating factors and ordered a 10-day suspension.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor delivery licence of the Licensee and ordered an interim suspension.

Evidence established that the Licensee's delivery service repeatedly delivered alcohol to minors without checking identification or obtaining proper signatures, and failed to maintain accurate records as required by the regulations.

The Board found multiple breaches of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, concluding that the Licensee's conduct afforded reasonable grounds for belief that he would not carry on business in accordance with the law.

The interim suspension was ordered to remain in effect pending a final decision on penalty.

The applicants applied for a liquor licence for their establishment.

Following an objection, a hearing was scheduled.

The applicants withdrew their request for an outdoor patio and agreed to a condition restricting the use of the rear door to staff only.

The Board approved the application for the indoor area subject to the agreed-upon condition.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's Authorization to Operate an On-site Grape Winery Retail Store for failing to keep proper records.

Following audits by the LCBO, it was alleged that the Licensee failed to maintain tank, blending, and bottling records as required by condition 10 of its Authorization and O.Reg 659 under the Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000.

The Board found that the Licensee, a small winery operation, failed to keep the required records for significant periods and could not account for the movement and blending of large quantities of wine.

The Board concluded that the Licensee breached the condition and regulations, and invited submissions on penalty.

The licensee requested an amendment to the dates of a 30-day liquor licence suspension previously ordered by the Board.

The Registrar did not oppose the request.

The Board granted the request and amended the suspension dates to commence on November 1, 2009, and end on December 1, 2009.

The applicant applied for an additional outdoor licensed area for 52 persons at its establishment.

The application was opposed by local residents.

At the hearing, the objectors withdrew their objections after the parties agreed to attach specific conditions to the liquor licence.

The Board approved the application subject to conditions requiring solid fencing of specific dimensions and restricting amplified sound from the outdoor area.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor delivery service licence and an order to immediately suspend the licence on an interim basis.

Following the presentation of evidence at the hearing, the licensee brought a motion to lift the interim suspension order.

The Board denied the motion, finding that due to the seriousness of the allegations and their possible impact on the public, it was in the public interest to maintain the interim suspension until a final decision is rendered.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a hearing regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for permitting drunkenness on the premises.

The Board previously found that the licensee breached the regulation by allowing two intoxicated patrons to remain on the premises, who were subsequently involved in a serious motor vehicle accident.

After considering aggravating factors, including the licensee's prior record of suspensions, and mitigating factors regarding staff actions, the Board ordered a 30-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Following the dismissal of the licensee's appeal by the Divisional Court, the Board issued an amended order setting new dates for a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence issued to Rejeanne's Bar and Grill Ltd. The suspension was ordered to commence on September 7, 2009.