Guy Maurice

Following a finding that the Licensee breached Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting a drunken patron on the premises and allowing a contest involving the purchase of liquor, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension due to aggravating factors, including the patron's extreme intoxication and the need for police intervention.

The Licensee argued for a 3-day suspension, citing its lack of prior record and immediate correction of the contest issue.

The Board found the Registrar's proposal too harsh given the Licensee's remorse and cooperation, but considered the breaches serious enough to warrant more than a 3-day suspension.

A 7-day suspension of the liquor licence was ordered.

Following a finding that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, the Board previously ordered an 8-day suspension of the liquor licence and requested the licensee propose suspension dates.

The licensee proposed acceptable dates.

The Board ordered the suspension to commence on May 28, 2009, and continue until June 5, 2009.

The Board previously found that the licensee breached sections of Ontario Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act and ordered a 14-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The licensee proposed suspension dates which were acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the 14-day suspension to commence on May 10, 2009, and continue until May 24, 2009.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke the respondent's registration as a gaming assistant under section 12 of the Gaming Control Act, 1992.

At the hearing, the respondent appeared on his own behalf and withdrew his request for a hearing.

The Board granted the Registrar's request and ordered the respondent's registration revoked.

Following a finding that the licensee contravened section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act and subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting drunkenness and serving an intoxicated patron, the Board held a hearing on sanction.

The Registrar sought a 10-12 day suspension, while the licensee argued for a warning or a maximum 4-day suspension.

The Board considered the licensee's recent prior infraction and lack of remedial measures as aggravating factors, but noted the quick removal of the patron as a mitigating factor.

The Board ordered an 8-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Following findings that the licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act and regulations by failing to clear signs of service by 2:45 a.m., a hearing was held to determine the appropriate sanction.

The licensee argued there was no intent to breach the law and cited ignorance of the regulation.

The Board rejected this argument, noting licensees are presumed to know the law.

To serve as a general and specific deterrent, the Board ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Magnum's Pub.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and detailed summaries of witness evidence to the Registrar's representative 10 days before the hearing.

The Board also ordered the Registrar's representative to complete any further disclosure 10 days before the hearing.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence following a police inspection where staff were uncooperative and failed to control a disorderly patron.

The Board found that the licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act by hindering the inspection and violated the regulations by failing to have a manager present and permitting disorderly conduct.

However, the Board declined to find a violation regarding the overall control of the premises, as there was no evidence the premises were out of control or that the licensee lacked plans for maintaining control.

Written submissions on penalty were requested.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Hooley's Restaurant.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other documents pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice, to be completed ten days before the scheduled hearing.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Seawall Lounge Inc. The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar ten days before the hearing, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure by the same deadline.

Following a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered both the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Following a hearing where the Board found the licensee contravened section 15.5 of O. Reg. 718/90 and ordered a one-day suspension, the licensee proposed an acceptable date.

The Board ordered the liquor delivery service licence suspended for one day on March 16, 2009.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence due to outstanding Retail Sales Tax debt.

At the hearing, the Registrar advised the Board that the licensee had remitted the outstanding debt in full and filed all returns.

The Registrar requested that the Notice of Proposal be withdrawn.

The Board accepted the request and ordered the Notice of Proposal withdrawn.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor delivery service license for contravening record-keeping requirements.

An inspector found that nine delivery receipts from a single day lacked the driver's name and the date.

The respondent admitted the contravention but argued it was the fault of a disgruntled former employee and requested no suspension.

The tribunal found the contravention occurred but determined the Registrar's proposed 5-to-7 day suspension was too severe given the isolated nature of the incident.

A one-day suspension was ordered.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's liquor licence for allegedly selling liquor to an intoxicated person and permitting drunkenness on the premises.

An AGCO inspector and a police officer observed a patron exhibiting clear signs of intoxication enter the establishment, purchase a beer, and consume it before being removed by the owner and arrested outside.

The Board found that the patron was intoxicated, that the bartender supplied him with a beer, and that the Licensee failed to prevent or deter drunkenness on the premises.

The Board concluded that the Licensee violated section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act and subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board previously found the licensee, 1707417 Ontario Inc. operating as PHO SO 6, in violation of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, and ordered a 25-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The licensee proposed suspension dates that were acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the 25-day suspension to commence on February 16, 2009, and continue until March 13, 2009.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for allowing staff to consume liquor after hours and refusing entry to inspectors.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.

The Board ordered a 14-day suspension but stayed its imposition because the licensee had sold the business and showed remorse.

Following a finding that the licensee contravened the Liquor Licence Act regulations, the Board ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The licensee proposed suspension dates which were acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the suspension to commence on February 28, 2009.

The Licensee was found to have violated the Liquor Licence Act by obstructing an inspection, falsifying a receipt, and misleading officers regarding off-licence purchases.

The Registrar sought a 25-day suspension, noting a prior 20-day suspension and the Licensee's lack of remorse or cooperation.

The Licensee requested a 14-day suspension, citing economic hardship and alleging police harassment.

The Board rejected the Licensee's unsubstantiated allegations, emphasized the seriousness of obstructing an inspection, and ordered a 25-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Mingal's Restaurant & Bar for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations, including failing to clear signs of service by 2:45 a.m., serving liquor after 2:00 a.m., and permitting drunkenness.

Following a hearing, the Board found that the evidence of the AGCO inspectors was credible and established that all three violations occurred.

The Board invited written submissions on penalty.