Jacqueline Castel

The Registrar sought a 30-day suspension of the Licensee's liquor licence following findings that the Licensee contravened sections 29 and 43 of O.Reg. 719/90 by exceeding capacity limits and failing to clear signs of consumption.

The Board found that the overcrowding violation was significant and part of a recent history of non-compliance, demonstrating a lack of due diligence.

However, the Board noted mitigating circumstances for the failure to clear signs of consumption.

The Board ordered a 24-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The applicant applied for a liquor sales licence for its premises.

The City of Toronto initially objected but reached an agreement with the applicant on a set of conditions.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved the application on consent, subject to conditions including security requirements, noise control, and operating hours.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Following an inspection, AGCO inspectors observed a minor consuming beer and several patrons exhibiting signs of severe intoxication.

The Board found that the licensee failed to inspect the minor's identification, permitted the minor to consume liquor, and permitted drunkenness on the premises by failing to assess patrons and take appropriate action.

The Board concluded that the licensee contravened subsection 30(4) of the Act and subsections 41(1) and 45(1) of the Regulation.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Central Bar & Grill for alleged violations of sections 29 and 43 of O.Reg. 719/90.

Police and AGCO inspectors observed patrons consuming alcohol and signs of service remaining after 2:45 a.m., and found the premises to be overcrowded beyond its licensed capacity.

The Board found the evidence of the inspectors and police credible and uncontradicted, as the Licensee called no evidence.

The Board concluded that the Licensee contravened both sections and requested written submissions on penalty.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to refuse the registration of the corporate applicant as a lottery retailer and break open ticket seller under section 10 of the Gaming Control Act, 1992.

The sole director of the applicant acknowledged that his prior gaming registration had been cancelled in 2003 and that he failed to disclose this on subsequent application forms due to a misunderstanding.

Based on this admission, the Registrar consented to the application being granted subject to conditions.

The Board set aside the Notice of Proposed Order and approved the registration, subject to conditions prohibiting the director from involvement in gaming operations and requiring his removal from the OLG retailer agreement.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an Order of Monetary Penalty to the licensee for exceeding the licensed capacity of its premises.

At the hearing, the licensee agreed to the facts regarding the capacity violation, and the Registrar withdrew a second allegation.

The Board found that the licensee contravened section 43 of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and confirmed the monetary penalty of $2,000.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's liquor licence, alleging violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations relating to an allegedly underage and intoxicated female patron found in the establishment's washroom.

The Board found insufficient evidence that the patron appeared under 19 years of age or that the Licensee failed to properly inspect her identification.

Furthermore, while the patron was intoxicated, there was insufficient evidence that the Licensee knew or ought to have known of her drunkenness prior to her discovery in a private washroom stall.

The allegations were dismissed.

The Board previously found that the licensee breached sections 29, 34(1), and 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a nine-day suspension of its liquor licence.

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

The Board ordered the liquor licence suspended for nine consecutive days from November 5, 2009, to November 14, 2009.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the establishment for alleged violations of the regulations, specifically failing to clear signs of service, permitting the removal of liquor from licensed areas, and permitting drunkenness.

The licensee admitted to the contraventions but contested the proposed 14-day suspension.

The Board found that the licensee contravened the regulations based on the uncontested evidence of inspectors who observed patrons consuming alcohol in unauthorized areas and exhibiting pronounced signs of intoxication.

Considering the licensee's admission, remorse, and implementation of corrective measures, the Board determined that a 9-day suspension was the appropriate sanction for specific and general deterrence.

The applicant applied for a liquor delivery service licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse the licence based on the applicant's recent criminal convictions for credit card theft and fraud, which occurred while he was employed by a liquor delivery service.

The Board upheld the refusal, finding that the applicant's past conduct afforded reasonable grounds to believe he would not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty, as required by clause 6(2)(d) of the Liquor Licence Act.

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

At the hearing, the parties agreed to amend the Notice of Proposal to include particulars that the licensee permitted drunkenness of five patrons and served liquor to two intoxicated patrons.

The licensee admitted to the allegations and consented to a 14-day licence suspension.

The Board found the contraventions established and ordered the agreed-upon 14-day suspension.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Liongate Lounge for alleged breaches of a licence condition and violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The allegations included failing to notify the AGCO of criminal charges against the principal, having a deadbolted fire exit, and permitting marijuana use on the premises.

The Board found that the Licensee breached the condition and violated the regulations, noting the principal's forthrightness and prompt action regarding the marijuana use as mitigating factors.

The Board ordered a seven-day suspension of the liquor licence and added a condition requiring the Licensee to report the outcome of the criminal proceedings.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment for failing to notify the AGCO of criminal charges, having a deadbolted fire exit, and permitting marijuana use on the premises.

The Board found that the licensee breached the condition to notify the AGCO of assault charges, and violated regulations regarding the fire exit and marijuana use.

Considering mitigating factors including the licensee's forthrightness and security measures, the Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence and added a condition requiring the licensee to report the outcome of the criminal proceedings.

The Licensee was found to have contravened the Liquor Licence Act regulations by failing to comply with the Fire Code and the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

The Registrar sought a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence, citing the seriousness of the health and safety violations, including rotting food and gasoline stored near dry food, as well as the Licensee's recent history of non-compliance.

The Licensee requested a 14-day suspension, arguing financial hardship.

The Board found the violations serious and noted the lack of explanation or evidence of corrective measures.

However, distinguishing prior cases, the Board determined that a 15-day suspension was appropriate to achieve specific and general deterrence.

Following a finding that the Licensee contravened regulations under the Liquor Licence Act relating to health and fire safety standards, the Board held a hearing to determine the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 21-day suspension, citing the seriousness of the Fire Code and Health Protection and Promotion Act violations, as well as the Licensee's prior compliance history.

The Licensee requested a 14-day suspension, arguing financial hardship.

The Board ordered a 15-day suspension, finding it sufficient for specific and general deterrence, and noted that financial hardship is not a mitigating factor in determining sanctions.

The Board previously found the Licensee in violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a four-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the suspension to commence on August 11, 2009, and continue until August 15, 2009.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.

Following an inspection, police officers found an empty 28-pack of beer, obstructed and locked fire exits, and severely unsanitary kitchen conditions including rotting food and a dead fly in cooking oil.

The Board found that the licensee contravened the regulations by permitting off-licence alcohol on the premises, failing to comply with the Fire Code, and failing to maintain sanitary conditions under the Health Protection and Promotion Act.

Allegations regarding improper price lists were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.

The Board invited written submissions on penalty.

Following a finding that the licensee breached subsection 30(4) of the Liquor Licence Act, the Board previously ordered a 10-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the 10-day suspension to commence on July 11, 2009.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered an 8-day suspension of the liquor license for Gilles Bourbonnais Investments Limited (operating as Karina's Club) following a finding that the licensee contravened subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

The licensee proposed acceptable dates, and the Commission ordered the suspension to take effect from July 5, 2009, to July 13, 2009.

Following a finding that the Licensee violated subsection 30(4) of the Liquor Licence Act by serving liquor to a minor, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 10-day suspension, while the Licensee requested a shorter period, arguing the contravention was unintentional.

The Board ordered a 10-day suspension, emphasizing the seriousness of the violation, the lack of credible mitigating evidence, the failure to implement prompt remedial measures, and the Licensee's prior disciplinary record.