Board orders 7-day liquor licence suspension to commence on February 2, 2009.
Following a hearing, the Board previously found that the Licensee breached subsections 45(1) and 45(2) of O. Reg. 719/90 and ordered a 7-day suspension of its liquor licence.
The Licensee proposed suspension dates that were acceptable to the Board.
The Board ordered the 7-day suspension to commence on February 2, 2009.
Liquor licence suspended for 7 days following findings of permitted drunkenness and drug trafficking.
Following a finding that the licensee violated subsections 45(1) and 45(2) of O. Reg. 719/90 by permitting drunkenness and drug trafficking on the premises, the Board held a hearing to determine the appropriate sanction.
The Registrar sought a 12 to 14-day suspension, arguing the licensee was negligent and blind to the problems.
The licensee requested a 3-day suspension, noting the lack of prior violations and the financial impact.
The Board found that while the breaches were not deliberate, the licensee's lack of training and negligence warranted a specific and general deterrent.
The Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Interim suspension of liquor licence maintained pending final decision on revocation.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the respondent's liquor licence and ordered an immediate interim suspension in the interest of public safety.
Following a hearing, the Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until a final decision is rendered on the matters before it.
Liquor licensee found to have permitted drunkenness and the sale of drugs on its premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent licensee.
Undercover police officers observed a drug transaction on the licensee's patio and noted several intoxicated and underage patrons.
The Board found that the licensee failed to prevent the sale of a controlled substance on the premises and permitted drunkenness, in violation of subsections 45(1) and 45(2) of O. Reg. 719/90.
The Board invited written submissions on penalty.
Liquor licence granted for indoor premises after objectors failed to appear at the hearing.
The applicants applied for a liquor licence for the indoor area of their premises, Sirenis Fish & Chips.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission took no position on the application.
Although some objectors had filed a petition, none appeared at the hearing.
The Board ordered that the liquor licence be issued as applied for.
Outdoor patio liquor licence granted subject to strict noise, hours, and security conditions.
The applicant applied to the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario to license an outdoor patio for 42 persons at his establishment.
Local residents objected to the application, citing ongoing issues with noise, public intoxication, and property damage.
The Board balanced the residents' concerns against the applicant's economic interests and clean regulatory record.
Finding that the applicant had taken steps to address the neighbours' concerns, the Board approved the application subject to strict conditions, including restricted hours, a ban on patio music, and mandatory security.
Board accepts licensee's withdrawal of application to remove liquor licence conditions.
The licensee applied for the removal of conditions on its liquor licence.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse the removal of conditions.
At the hearing, the licensee withdrew its application for the removal of conditions.
The Board accepted the withdrawal of the application.
Commission refused to rubber-stamp a consent motion revoking a disciplinary decision without supporting evidence.
The appellant police officer appealed a finding of guilt for discreditable conduct and the resulting penalty.
Prior to the hearing, the parties submitted a consent motion requesting an order revoking the hearing officer's decisions, citing a failure by the complainant to disclose relevant evidence.
The Commission noted that counsel failed to provide written argument, factums, or evidence to support the motion, and failed to address the Commission's jurisdiction to grant such relief on consent.
The Commission held that it cannot simply rubber-stamp a joint submission and directed counsel to file the required materials by a specified date, failing which the motion would be dismissed. (An amending order later corrected the name of the respondent's counsel in the original decision).
Liquor licence suspended for 17 days on consent for permitting drunken patrons.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for permitting drunken patrons on the premises.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting the breaches.
The Board accepted the joint submission, suspending the licence for 17 days and imposing conditions requiring video surveillance.
Board orders 7-day liquor licence suspension to commence December 1, 2008.
Following a finding that the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act, the Board previously ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.
The licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.
The Board ordered the 7-day suspension to commence on December 1, 2008.
Liquor licence suspended for 18 days on consent for permitting drunken patrons on the premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for permitting drunken patrons on the premises.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to the violations of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
The Board accepted the Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence conditions regarding patio hours and glassware removed due to new owner's operational improvements.
The applicant licensee applied to remove two conditions from its liquor licence: a restriction on patio service hours and a requirement to use plastic stemware on the patio.
The Registrar proposed to review the application due to objections from local residents regarding noise and police concerns regarding public safety.
The Board found that the new owner had made significant improvements, including installing a high wooden barrier, increasing security, and removing outdoor speakers, which constituted a change in circumstances.
The Board approved the removal of the conditions, subject to the addition of new conditions requiring a designated employee to monitor exiting patrons, keeping the rear door closed, providing a contact number for complaints, and posting signage requesting patrons to respect neighbours.
Liquor licence suspended for 7 days for permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises.
Following a finding that the licensee violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.
The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension based on the licensee's past record, while the licensee argued for a warning or a 7-day suspension, noting that security staff had removed the patron and arranged a safe ride home.
The Board declined to consider the prior record as there was no evidence the corporate ownership remained the same, but found a suspension was warranted for general and specific deterrence.
A 7-day suspension was ordered.
Interim liquor licence suspension rescinded subject to strict operating and monitoring conditions.
The Licensee brought a motion to lift an interim suspension of its liquor licence, which had been imposed by the Registrar due to public safety concerns following a confrontation with police.
After 77 days of suspension, the Board found that the public interest concerns could be addressed by imposing conditions on the licence.
The Board ordered the interim suspension rescinded, subject to conditions including restricted operating hours, mandatory video monitoring, and restricted access for a specific individual, pending a final decision on the proposal to revoke the licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 14 days following admission of permitting drunkenness and disorderly conduct.
A hearing was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts acknowledging that a drunken patron assaulted a police officer and other patrons were disorderly.
The Board found the respondent breached subsection 45(1) of O. Reg 719/90 and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence in accordance with the joint submission.
Four-day liquor licence suspension ordered to commence November 3, 2008.
Following a finding that the licensee breached section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act and subsection 45(1) of Regulation 719/90, the Board ordered a four-day suspension of the liquor licence.
The Board accepted the licensee's proposed suspension dates and ordered the suspension to commence on November 3, 2008.
Liquor licence suspended for 4 days for serving intoxicated patrons and failing to exercise due diligence.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the liquor licence of the licensee for serving intoxicated patrons and failing to monitor the premises.
Following a finding that breaches of the Liquor Licence Act occurred, the Board considered the appropriate sanction.
The Registrar sought a 5 to 7 day suspension, while the licensee requested a warning or a 1-day suspension, citing an unforeseeable influx of patrons and a clean prior record.
The Board found that the licensee failed to display appropriate due diligence and only acted after an inspector repeatedly pointed out intoxicated patrons.
Considering the licensee's clean record but emphasizing general deterrence, the Board ordered a 4-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for eight days following admitted after-hours service and intoxicated patron violations.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for serving liquor after hours and permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting the breaches of the regulations.
The tribunal accepted the joint submission and ordered an eight-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 13 days following admitted breaches including after-hours service and illegal gaming.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment for alleged violations including service after hours, failing to clear signs of service, permitting drunkenness, and operating an illegal poker tournament.
At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.
The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the licensee breached the regulations, and ordered a 13-day suspension of the liquor licence.
VQA membership revocation upheld following convictions for selling mislabelled wine and continued non-compliance.
The Member appealed the revocation of its membership in the Vintners Quality Alliance Ontario.
The revocation followed two Provincial Offences Act convictions for selling mislabelled wine and subsequent audits revealing continued non-compliance.
The Member argued the mislabelling resulted from employee error and initial verbal approval.
The Board found the Member violated section 10 of the VQA Act and upheld the membership revocation, noting the bylaws mandate revocation upon conviction and continued contravention.