Liquor licence for patio approved subject to consent conditions after resident objectors withdrew their objections.
The applicant applied for an additional licensed area (a patio) for its establishment.
A hearing was scheduled after the AGCO received written objections to the application.
At the hearing, the resident objectors withdrew their objections.
The Board approved the application for the liquor licence subject to several conditions consented to by the applicant, including restricted hours for liquor service on the patio and a prohibition on live music.
Board ordered a 30-day liquor licence suspension to commence after licensee failed to propose dates.
Following a finding that the licensee breached subsection 45(2) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, the Board ordered a 30-day suspension of its liquor licence and requested the licensee propose suspension dates.
The licensee failed to propose dates.
Consequently, the Board ordered the 30-day suspension to commence on September 9, 2010.
Tavern's liquor licence suspended for 5 days for permitting intoxicated patrons on the premises.
The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence after the Board found the licensee violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting two intoxicated patrons on the premises.
The licensee argued for a 3-day suspension.
Considering principles of specific and general deterrence, as well as the licensee's proactive measures to bar unruly patrons and lack of prior suspensions, the Board imposed a 5-day suspension.
Notice of Proposed Order to revoke lottery retailer registration withdrawn on consent with conditions attached.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke the registration of the Registrant as a lottery retailer.
The matter was resolved at the hearing when the Registrar withdrew the notice after the Registrant agreed to the inclusion of specific conditions on its registration.
The Board ordered the agreed-upon conditions attached to the registration, which required a specific officer and director to remove himself from the corporation and cease direct involvement in its day-to-day operations.
Liquor licence suspended for 30 days after licensee offered marijuana to an undercover police officer.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario previously found that the licensee contravened subsection 45(2) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by offering marijuana to an undercover police officer.
In this decision on sanction, the Board considered the seriousness of the offence alongside the licensee's lack of prior breaches and expressed remorse.
The Board ordered a 30-day suspension of the establishment's liquor licence.
Motion for further disclosure and adjournment denied; hearing to proceed as scheduled.
The Licensee brought a motion seeking further disclosure of records and an adjournment of the hearing into a proposal to suspend its liquor licence.
The Licensee argued that an adjournment was necessary pending a Freedom of Information appeal and due to counsel's unavailability.
The Board ordered disclosure only for substantive matters and denied the request for disclosure related to a pending bias motion.
The Board dismissed the adjournment request, citing the public interest in proceeding expeditiously and noting that the hearing dates had been agreed to unconditionally months prior.
Motion to restore interim liquor licence suspension denied despite technical breaches of conditions.
The Registrar brought a motion to rescind an order that had lifted the interim suspension of the Licensee's liquor licence, alleging that the Licensee breached conditions requiring functional video surveillance and barring a specific individual from the premises.
The Board found that while the Licensee technically breached the conditions by having inadequate camera coverage and allowing the barred individual in the entranceway, restoring the interim suspension would be too harsh a penalty.
The Board ordered the Licensee to comply with the conditions and maintained the order lifting the suspension.
Liquor licensee found to have permitted drunkenness on premises after inspectors observed intoxicated patrons.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for allegedly permitting drunkenness on the premises.
Following an inspection, AGCO inspectors observed four patrons exhibiting signs of intoxication.
The Board found that two of the patrons were intoxicated and that the licensee permitted them to be drunk on the premises, as they were observed drinking alcohol over a sufficient period for staff to notice their condition.
The allegation regarding a third patron was dismissed as staff had cut her off, and the fourth patron was found not to be intoxicated.
The Board concluded the licensee violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and requested submissions on penalty.
Liquor licence suspension resolved by consent; licensee admitted regulatory breaches and received a warning.
The Registrar issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment for alleged violations of the regulations under the Liquor Licence Act.
At the hearing, the Registrar withdrew certain allegations, and the licensee admitted to breaching sections 52 and 53 of O. Reg. 719/90.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered that a warning be issued to the licensee.
Liquor licence suspension dates amended on consent of the parties.
The licensee requested an amendment to the dates of a 15-day liquor licence suspension previously ordered by the Board.
The Registrar did not oppose the request.
The Board granted the amendment, changing the suspension dates to commence on August 25, 2010, and continue until September 9, 2010.
Liquor licence suspended for 15 days for permitting a minor to consume alcohol and permitting drunkenness.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts acknowledging that the licensee permitted an intoxicated 18-year-old to consume alcohol on the premises' patio without staff intervention.
The Board found the licensee breached the Act and regulations.
Accepting a joint submission on disposition, the Board ordered a 15-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Board ordered a five-day liquor licence suspension to commence on July 19, 2010.
The Board previously found that the Licensee, 1647874 Ontario Inc. operating as Corner Pocket, violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a five-day suspension of its liquor licence.
The Licensee proposed suspension dates which were acceptable to the Board.
The Board ordered the five-day suspension to commence on July 19, 2010, and continue until July 24, 2010.
Liquor licence revoked immediately due to licensee's wilful blindness to illegal drug activity on premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent establishment following findings that the licensee permitted illegal drug activity on the premises.
The licensee argued that the interim suspension already served was sufficient and requested the suspension continue until related criminal charges were resolved.
The Board rejected this argument, noting the licensee's failure to take responsibility or propose remedial measures.
Finding that the premises were run in a wilfully blind manner, the Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for seven days following breaches of the Liquor Licence Act.
The Board previously found that the Licensee breached subsection 30(4) of the Liquor Licence Act and subsection 41(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, and ordered a seven-day suspension of its liquor licence.
The Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.
The Board ordered the licence suspended for seven consecutive days commencing August 7, 2010.
Liquor licence application approved on consent subject to conditions regarding hours and capacity.
The applicant applied for a liquor licence for its indoor and outdoor areas.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application due to written objections from residents.
At the hearing, the parties reached an agreement.
The Board approved the application on consent, subject to conditions limiting the hours of sale and service for non-club sponsored events, restricting the establishment to one event at a time, and capping the outdoor capacity at 125 persons.
Interim suspension of liquor licence rescinded subject to strict video surveillance and operational conditions.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee'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 be rescinded subject to strict conditions, including the installation of operational video cameras, clearing all patrons by 3:00 a.m., prohibiting gaming machines, and barring the principal's son from the premises.
Liquor licence suspended for five days for permitting drunkenness in the establishment.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee for permitting drunkenness, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
Following a previous finding that the licensee committed the violation, the Board received written submissions to determine the appropriate sanction.
The Registrar argued for a seven-day suspension, noting a prior infraction and the high level of intoxication of the patron.
The licensee argued that police harassment was an issue and that staff training was ongoing.
The Board found a five-day suspension appropriate for specific and general deterrence, emphasizing the seriousness of the patron's intoxication and the licensee's prior record.
Liquor licence suspended for 7 days for permitting minors to consume alcohol and failing to check identification.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought a 10 to 14-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence for permitting minors to consume liquor and failing to inspect identification.
The licensee argued for a 3-day suspension, noting its prior clean record and the fact that the minors used deceptive identification.
The Board found the infractions serious, noting that multiple minors were served and left unattended with bottles of liquor.
Emphasizing both general and specific deterrence, the Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence revoked after Board finds nominal owner was fronting for true operator with history of violations.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to revoke the liquor licence of 1761097 Ontario Ltd., operating as Captain Wispers Restaurant & Sports Bar.
The Registrar alleged that the sole director and shareholder, Nyder Fearon, was acting as a front for Constantine Harris, who had a history of LLA violations and unpaid retail sales tax from a previous business at the same location.
The Board found that Constantine Harris was the de facto owner and operator of the premises, and that the licensee had provided false information on the licence application regarding ownership and the purchase agreement.
The Board concluded that the licensee breached clauses 6(2)(d) and 6(2)(e) of the Liquor Licence Act and ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.
Liquor licensee found to have permitted drug trafficking on premises through wilful blindness.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the Old Barn Tavern and suspended it on an interim basis, alleging the licensee permitted drug trafficking on the premises and failed to maintain control.
Following a police search that uncovered significant quantities of drugs and trafficking paraphernalia in areas accessible to the licensee, the Board found that the licensee, if not actually aware, was wilfully blind to the drug activity.
The Board concluded the licensee contravened subsection 45(2) and section 45.2 of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and continued the interim suspension pending penalty submissions.