Liquor licence suspended for 12 days for permitting intoxicated patrons, reflecting progressive discipline for repeat violation.
The Licensee was previously found to have violated subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90 by permitting intoxicated patrons on the premises.
The Registrar sought an 18 to 21-day suspension based on progressive discipline, noting a prior 2005 suspension for a similar offence.
The Licensee argued for a 6-day suspension.
The Board found that a second violation within three years indicated a failure to change policies, but considered the Registrar's proposed penalty too severe.
The Board ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 7 days for permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises.
The Licensee was found to have violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises.
The Registrar sought a 10-day suspension, while the Licensee requested a warning, citing a clear record and the intervention of a security employee who prevented the patron from driving.
The Board balanced the need for deterrence regarding the staff's failure to notice the intoxication against the Licensee's clear record since 2002, and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Board orders 7-day liquor licence suspension to commence on May 1, 2008.
The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission previously found that the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Revised Regulation 719/90 and ordered a 7-day suspension of its liquor licence.
The licensee proposed suspension dates which were acceptable to the Board.
The Board ordered the 7-day suspension to commence on May 1, 2008 and continue until May 8, 2008.
Liquor licence suspended for 21 days following admitted drug sales and violence on premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Joe Buttinsky’s Bar & Grill.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a patron rolled a marijuana cigarette, a bartender sold cocaine to an undercover officer, and a fight occurred on the premises.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licensee found to have breached regulations by permitting intoxicated patrons to remain on premises.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Barrymore's Inc. following two incidents.
In the first incident, an intoxicated patron was cut off but permitted to remain on the premises, leading to an altercation when he attempted to purchase more alcohol.
In the second incident, an inspector observed three intoxicated patrons on the premises.
The Board found that the Licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 on both occasions by permitting intoxicated persons to remain on the premises.
The allegation of disorderly conduct regarding the altercation was dismissed, as the staff were found to have acted appropriately.
Submissions on penalty were invited.
Liquor licensee found to have permitted drunkenness after patron arrested for impaired driving upon leaving.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Raxx Billiards & Bar, alleging the licensee permitted drunkenness on the premises contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
A patron was arrested for impaired driving shortly after leaving the establishment and registered a blood alcohol level three times the legal limit.
The Board found that, on a balance of probabilities, the patron was intoxicated while inside the premises and that the licensee permitted drunkenness.
A violation was found, and written submissions on penalty were invited.
Liquor licence suspension proposal dismissed as evidence showed only a verbal argument, not a fight.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence, alleging a breach of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 for permitting drunken patrons to fight in the licensed premises.
The evidence indicated that a verbal argument occurred on the patio, but no physical fight took place.
Furthermore, while one patron was later arrested for impaired driving away from the premises, the police officers who attended the initial call did not identify a public safety concern or find the patrons to be intoxicated while at the establishment.
The tribunal found that the Registrar failed to prove on a balance of probabilities that drunken patrons were in the premises or that they fought each other, and dismissed the allegations.
Interim suspension of liquor licence maintained pending continuation of revocation hearing.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent pub, along with an order to immediately suspend the licence on an interim basis.
Following initial hearing dates, the Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in place until the next hearing date, finding reasonable grounds that continuing the suspension was necessary to protect the public interest based on the evidence of the first witness.
Motion d'ajournement refusée; retrait de la demande d'ajout de capacité de permis d'alcool accepté.
Le titulaire d'un permis d'alcool a présenté une motion pour ajourner l'audience concernant sa demande d'ajout de zones pourvues d'un permis et la proposition du registrateur de suspendre le permis.
Le comité a refusé l'ajournement, concluant qu'il ne ferait que reporter la résolution définitive de l'affaire.
Suite à ce refus, le titulaire a demandé de retirer sa demande d'ajout de capacité.
Le comité a accepté le retrait de la demande, concluant qu'il ne s'agissait pas d'un abus de procédure.
Notice of Proposal to revoke liquor licence withdrawn after licensee paid outstanding Retail Sales Tax.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence under section 6 of the Liquor Licence Act.
At the hearing, the Board was advised that the licensee had remitted all outstanding Retail Sales Tax.
The Registrar requested to withdraw the Notice of Proposal, and the Board allowed the request.
Liquor licence suspended for 18 days following admitted breaches including serving intoxicated patrons and permitting marijuana smoking.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that liquor inspectors found drunken patrons, permitted marijuana smoking, service to an intoxicated patron, and failure to clear signs of service after hours.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Licensee found to have permitted intoxicated patrons on premises on one of two alleged dates.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal alleging that the licensee permitted intoxicated persons on its premises on two separate dates, contrary to subsection 45(1) of O.Reg 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act.
Following a hearing, the Board dismissed the allegation relating to May 19, 2007, finding the evidence of the sole inspector insufficient given the conflicting testimony of the bartender and the failure to call corroborating police officers.
However, the Board found a breach occurred on February 10, 2007, as the evidence established that the bartender refused service to several intoxicated patrons but failed to take steps to remove them from the premises.
The Board invited written submissions on penalty.
Alleged breach of liquor licence regulation dismissed by the Board.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent licensee.
Following a hearing, the Board dismissed the alleged breach under subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
Notice of Proposal to revoke liquor licence withdrawn after licensee surrendered the licence.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent.
At the hearing, the respondent surrendered its liquor licence.
Consequently, the Registrar withdrew the Notice of Proposal, and the Board ordered the withdrawal without making any findings.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence and an order to immediately suspend the licence on an interim basis.
Following the commencement of the hearing and the evidence of the first witness, the panel ordered that the interim suspension remain in place until the next hearing date in the interest of public safety.
Liquor licence suspended for 25 days for overcrowding and unauthorized alcohol tasting based on joint submission.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued notices of proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Touché Resto-Lounge for overcrowding and unauthorized alcohol tasting.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Penalty.
The panel accepted the joint submission, finding that the licensee contravened the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.
The panel ordered a 25-day suspension of the liquor licence and added a condition requiring licensed security personnel on specific nights.
Liquor licence suspended for 35 days following admitted breaches of licence conditions and regulations.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence for allowing a prohibited person on the premises and failing to have a liquor menu available.
At the hearing, the parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting the breaches.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 35-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence revoked after licensee found to have permitted drug trafficking on the premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to revoke the liquor licence of the Golden Ring Bar and Grill after the Board found the licensee permitted drug trafficking on the premises, violating the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.
The licensee requested a suspension with conditions instead of revocation.
The Board found that the licensee's principals were intimately connected to the illegal activity or wilfully blind to it, and had a history of non-compliance.
Concluding there was no assurance the business would be carried on in accordance with the law and with honesty and integrity, the Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.
Board ordered parties to disclose witness lists and evidence summaries prior to recommencement of liquor licence hearing.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to review a liquor licence application by 6607543 Canada Inc. During an adjournment of the hearing, the Board ordered the applicant, the Registrar, and an objector (Les Suites Hotel) to disclose their witness lists, evidence summaries, and any further documentary disclosure ten days before the hearing recommenced.
Motion to adjourn denied; panel found capable of conducting hearing in French with interpreter.
The licensee brought a motion to adjourn the hearing, arguing that the panel was not fully bilingual and therefore could not properly conduct the hearing in French as requested under the French Language Services Act.
The licensee contended that both panel members must be fluent in French to understand the nuances of the arguments.
The Registrar opposed the motion, arguing that the panel met the requirements of the Act and the government's guidelines for French language services, as one member was fluent in French and an interpreter was provided.
The panel dismissed the motion, finding that it was capable of fully understanding the proceedings and conducting the hearing in accordance with its obligations under the French Language Services Act.