Guy Maurice

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 1325790 Ontario Ltd. operating as Capitol Concert Theatre.

The Board ordered both the corporate licensee and the Registrar to complete their disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, ten days before the scheduled hearing date.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of AFS-CCS Limited.

The Board ordered both the corporate licensee and the Registrar to complete disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for violating subsection 45(1) of the regulations under the Liquor Licence Act by permitting drunkenness.

Police and an AGCO inspector observed heavily intoxicated patrons at the establishment.

The respondent claimed the patron had mental health issues and was on medication, but admitted to continuing to serve him alcohol.

The Board found the violation was established on a balance of probabilities and ordered a 15-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Leamington Dock Restaurant Inc. In a previous order, the Board set terms requiring the licensee to file a transfer application and enter into a Memorandum of Understanding regarding outstanding retail sales tax.

The licensee failed to meet these terms and provided no reasonable explanation for the non-compliance.

Consequently, the Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee.

Following a pre-hearing conference, the Board ordered mutual disclosure between the parties.

The corporate licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries, and both parties were ordered to complete any further disclosure at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing date.

The applicant sought a liquor licence for an additional outdoor area at its premises.

A group of residents objected to the application.

At the hearing, the objectors agreed to withdraw their objection provided certain conditions were attached to the licence, to which the applicant consented.

The Board approved the application subject to conditions limiting capacity, prohibiting a dance floor and live music on the patio, restricting music hours, and capping the decibel level.

The Deputy Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Leamington Dock Restaurant Inc. based on allegations of financial irresponsibility and contraventions of the Liquor Licence Act.

Following a hearing, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario confirmed its oral order to revoke the licence immediately due to the licensee's breach of a prior Board Order dated April 16, 2007.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 1626334 Ontario Inc. operating as Renegades, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure.

The corporate licensee and the Registrar's Representative were ordered to disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and other required materials ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Darchris Productions Inc., operating as Solid Gold Adult Entertainment, and ordered an interim suspension in the interest of public safety.

Following a two-day hearing, the Board reserved its decision.

The Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until its final decision is rendered.

The Applicant applied for a Special Occasion Permit for an event.

The Registrar sought to refuse the permit based on the Applicant's history of past unlawful activities, but failed to issue a formal Notice of Proposal.

The Board found it had jurisdiction to proceed because the Applicant had effective notice of the case to meet.

The parties reached an agreement, and the Board ordered the permit issued subject to several security and liquor service conditions.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Central Bar & Grill Ltd. for permitting a drunken patron on the premises.

The hearing proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The corporate licensee admitted to the violation and waived its right to legal counsel.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 3-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the corporate licensee's liquor licence due to unpaid retail sales tax totaling $23,265.31.

At the hearing, the licensee's principal confirmed the debt but indicated a potential buyer could pay it upon transfer of the licence.

The Board ordered the immediate suspension of the licence, subject to revocation if specific conditions regarding the transfer application and a memorandum of understanding with the Ministry of Finance for the payment of the tax arrears were not met by the stipulated deadlines.

The licensee applied to remove conditions on its liquor licence that restricted the hours of alcohol service and required security staff, seeking to extend service by one hour.

The Registrar and local residents opposed the application, citing past issues with noise and vandalism that were resolved only after the conditions were imposed in 2001.

The Board denied the application, finding no evidence of a change in circumstances to justify removing the conditions, as the licensee's proposed changes to music and clientele were not yet implemented or proven effective.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Julie's Fine Cuisine Inc. The Board ordered both the corporate licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure of witness lists, witness summaries, and other documents pursuant to Rule 7 of the AGCO Rules of Practice at least ten days before the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Vic's Place and add a condition, alleging breaches of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.

During a festival, staff members removed liquor from the licensed area for their own consumption and signs of service were not cleared within 45 minutes after the end of the service period.

The licensee admitted to the breaches via an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Board accepted a joint submission, ordering a 14-day licence suspension and adding a condition prohibiting applications for temporary extensions until December 31, 2008.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Timezone Bar and Restaurant Inc. The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to breaching s. 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting drunkenness and disorderly conduct, specifically involving assaults and a fight with a doorman.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Studio 4 Tavern.

The Board ordered the corporate licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar's counsel, and for the Registrar's counsel to complete any further disclosure, at least ten days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 1679319 Ontario Limited, operating as C Club Karaoke & Lounge.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the licensee prevented police entry, permitted drunken patrons, and exceeded capacity limits.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Piccadilly Circus.

The licensee admitted to permitting drunken patrons on the premises on multiple occasions and to serving a minor who used false identification, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 25-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Diamond Shawarma for various infractions, including selling liquor outside prescribed hours, failing to clear signs of service, unauthorized delivery, and keeping liquor not purchased under the licence.

The licensee admitted to the facts and agreed to a joint submission.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence.