Guy Maurice

The Registrar's Representative sought an amendment to a pre-hearing order to accurately reflect the oral order made at the pre-hearing regarding disclosure deadlines.

The Board granted the request and amended the order to require both the Licensee and the Registrar's Representative to complete their disclosure 15 days before the hearing date, pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend or revoke the liquor licence of Homer's Sports Pub.

The Licensee admitted to breaching a condition on the licence by permitting a prohibited individual to operate karaoke and exceeding the licensed capacity.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, 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 a liquor licence.

The Board issued an order, subsequently amended by a corrigendum, requiring both the Licensee and the Registrar to complete disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries 15 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence, alleging violations of the regulations regarding permitting disorderly conduct and failing to take reasonable measures to deter it.

The allegations stemmed from an incident where a large crowd of patrons pushed and shoved while waiting for their coats at closing time, prompting a call for police assistance.

The Board dismissed the allegations, finding no evidence of fighting, bottle throwing, or intoxication.

The Board concluded that the licensee took all reasonable efforts to maintain orderly conduct by employing a large security staff and paid duty police officers.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Club T'zers.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to mutually disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and any further disclosure at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Board previously found that the Licensee breached subsections 34(1) and 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a 7-day suspension of their liquor licence.

The Board requested the Licensee to propose suspension dates.

The Licensee proposed dates acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the 7-day suspension to commence on February 2, 2009, and continue until February 9, 2009.

The licensee requested an amendment to a condition of its liquor licence regarding the hours of operation for its outdoor patio.

The Registrar did not oppose the amendment, but an objector did.

The Board found the amendment acceptable and amended the condition to prohibit the sale, service, and consumption of liquor on the patio after 10:00 p.m. from Sunday through Thursday, and after midnight on all other days.

The Registrar sought a suspension of the licensee's liquor licence following findings that the licensee permitted intoxicated patrons and failed to clear signs of service after hours.

The Board considered the licensee's lack of prior disciplinary history for the first violation and the licensee's proposal to revoke its caterer's endorsement for the second violation.

The Board ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence and revoked the caterer's endorsement.

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

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, witness statements, and other required documents ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Following a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Liongate Lounge, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, witness statements, and other materials pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice, to be completed ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Board previously found the Licensee violated subsections 34(1) and 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting drunkenness and allowing alcohol to be removed from the premises.

The Registrar sought a seven-day suspension, noting the Licensee's lack of due diligence, prior violations for similar offences, and failure to accept responsibility.

The Licensee disputed the findings and claimed to be targeted by authorities.

The Board rejected the Licensee's submissions, finding no mitigating factors and a complete lack of remorse.

To achieve specific and general deterrence, the Board ordered a seven-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The applicant sought to licence an additional outdoor area for 16 persons at its establishment.

Resident objectors opposed the application, citing concerns about noise, privacy, and the proximity of the patio to their homes.

The Board found that the applicant was a responsible owner who had improved the establishment and implemented reasonable plans to address neighbours' concerns, including self-imposed restricted hours and privacy lattice.

The Board concluded that the objectors failed to prove that granting the application would be contrary to the public interest, and approved the application subject to conditions regarding hours, amplified music, and signage.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a proposed restaurant.

Several local residents and the local city councillor objected to the application on the basis of the concentration of licensed establishments in the area and potential noise issues.

The applicant agreed to a list of conditions to mitigate the neighbours' concerns.

The Board found that the objectors' concerns were generalized and did not relate directly to the applicant's proposed operation.

The Board approved the application and ordered the agreed-upon conditions attached to the licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence due to a long history of failing to remit retail sales tax on time.

The licensee admitted to the non-compliance but pleaded for another chance, promising to close the business if future filings were late.

The Board refused to revoke the licence, noting the drastic effect it would have on the licensee's family, but warned that any future violations could result in immediate revocation.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 894764 Ontario Limited.

The Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar to complete disclosure, including witness lists and will-say statements, by December 5, 2008, ahead of the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

During an inspection, police officers found a 12-pack of beer and asked for a receipt.

The Licensee provided a receipt the next day that was later determined to be fabricated, as the purchase time was after the officers had left the premises.

The Board found the Licensee's testimony lacked credibility and concluded that she obstructed the inspection, failed to facilitate it, failed to retain records, and kept liquor for sale not purchased under licence.

The Board found the violations established and invited submissions on penalty.

Following a finding that the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, the Board previously ordered a seven-day suspension of the liquor licence and requested the licensee propose suspension dates.

The licensee proposed acceptable dates.

The Board ordered the liquor licence suspended for seven consecutive days from December 17, 2008, to December 24, 2008.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a golf course.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse the application due to the applicant's serious criminal record, which included convictions for assault and sexual interference with a minor, and his previous failure to disclose these convictions.

The Board found that the applicant had not demonstrated significant rehabilitation and had violated a condition of a previous licence by working at the premises.

The application for a liquor licence was denied.

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 in the interest of public safety.

Following a hearing, the Board considered whether to maintain the interim suspension pending a final decision.

The Board concluded that public interest and safety would not be compromised by lifting the interim suspension, provided certain conditions were met.

The Board ordered the interim suspension rescinded, subject to conditions requiring clearly identified security personnel with communication systems and a manager on the premises during evening hours.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission held a hearing regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent licensee.

The Board previously found that the licensee breached section 43 of Ontario Revised Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act and ordered a 14-day suspension.

The Board accepted the suspension dates proposed by the licensee and ordered the liquor licence suspended for 14 consecutive days.