Jacqueline Castel

The Board previously ordered a six-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence for violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The suspension was stayed pending the licensee's appeal to the Divisional Court.

Following the dismissal of the appeal, the licensee proposed new suspension dates.

The Board accepted the proposed dates and issued an amended order suspending the licence for six consecutive days in August 2010.

Following a finding that the licensee contravened sections 29 and 52 of O. Reg. 719/90 by failing to clear signs of service and consumption before 2:45 a.m., the Board considered written submissions on sanction.

Noting the seriousness of the breach, which involved numerous signs of service and no evidence of clearing prior to inspectors arriving at 3:02 a.m., but acknowledging the licensee's clean prior record, the Board ordered a four-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke the Registrant's registration as a lottery retailer after one of the partners pled guilty twice within four months to possession of property obtained by crime (pirated DVDs) at the retail location.

The Board found that the repetitive and recent criminal conduct provided reasonable grounds to believe the Registrant would not act as a gaming supplier in accordance with the law, honesty, and integrity.

The Board revoked the registration, noting that while the other partner had no such concerns, the partnership entity could not be severed in this proceeding.

Following a finding that the licensee contravened subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting drunkenness, the Board previously ordered a 16-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the 16-day suspension to commence on July 18, 2010, and continue until August 3, 2010.

Following a finding that the licensee violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, the Board previously ordered a three-day suspension of the liquor licence for ZU BAR.

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

The Board ordered the three-day suspension to commence on June 23, 2010.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought a sanction against the Licensee for permitting drunkenness on its premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board previously found that the Licensee permitted three patrons to become intoxicated and that the owners failed to take appropriate action.

Considering the Licensee's prior disciplinary history for similar infractions, the lack of mitigating circumstances, and the failure to demonstrate remorse or implement remedial measures, the Board determined that progressive discipline was necessary.

The Board ordered a 16-day suspension of the establishment's liquor licence to serve as both a specific and general deterrent.

Following a finding that the Licensee violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting drunkenness, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 10 to 14-day suspension, citing a prior withdrawn charge and lax security.

The Licensee requested a warning, emphasizing it was a first offence and highlighting its security procedures.

The Board ordered a three-day suspension, treating the violation as a first contravention with no aggravating factors, but urged the Licensee to re-examine its security measures.

Following a finding that the licensee contravened section 45.1 of O.Reg. 719/90, the Board previously ordered an 18-day suspension of its liquor licence and requested the licensee propose suspension dates.

The licensee proposed dates acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the 18-day suspension to commence on April 5, 2010, and continue until April 23, 2010.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Island Mix Restaurant & Lounge for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Following a hearing, the Board found that the Licensee breached section 29 of O. Reg. 719/90 by failing to clear signs of service and consumption of liquor after hours, and section 52 by failing to post the liquor licence in a conspicuous place.

However, the Board dismissed allegations that the Licensee's manager obstructed or failed to facilitate an inspection, and that the Licensee permitted drunkenness on the premises, finding insufficient evidence to support those claims.

The Board invited written submissions on penalty.

Following a finding that the licensee contravened section 45.1 of O.Reg. 719/90 by failing to deter disorderly conduct and control a crowd of patrons exiting the establishment, the Board held a hearing on sanction.

The Registrar sought a 30-day suspension, while the licensee argued for a suspension of no more than seven days.

The Board considered the seriousness of the incident, which required 15 police officers to quell, the licensee's recent history of non-compliance, and the lack of evidence regarding remedial measures.

Balancing these factors with the dismissal of a second allegation, the Board ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting drunkenness, contrary to s. 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts acknowledging that an intoxicated patron was asked to leave and attempted to drive away, leading staff to call the police.

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

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's liquor licence for allegedly permitting illegal gaming and drunkenness in the establishment.

An inspector observed a poker game and three patrons exhibiting signs of intoxication.

The Board found insufficient evidence that the poker game involved wagering or hazarding a stake, and therefore dismissed the illegal gaming allegation.

However, the Board accepted the inspector's evidence regarding the three patrons and found that the Licensee permitted drunkenness in violation of the regulations.

Following a finding that the licensee contravened the Liquor Licence Act and a subsequent order for a 12-day suspension, the Board issued an order setting the specific dates for the suspension of the liquor licence.

The suspension was ordered to run for 12 consecutive days from March 31, 2010, to April 12, 2010.

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 allegedly permitting drunkenness, contrary to subsection 45(1) of O.Reg 719/90.

During an inspection, AGCO inspectors found an intoxicated male patron sleeping on top of another person in the bottle service area.

The licensee argued that its security staff were unaware of the intoxicated male and had only dealt with a different, sober patron.

The Board found that the licensee's staff ought to have observed the intoxicated patron given his condition and location.

The Board concluded that the licensee permitted drunkenness and invited submissions on penalty.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the establishment Reign Lounge, alleging violations of section 45.1 of O.Reg. 719/90 and subsection 14(1) of O.Reg. 58/00.

Following a hearing, the Board found that the Licensee contravened section 45.1 by failing to ensure reasonable measures were in place to deter disorderly conduct, after a large group of patrons exited the premises and engaged in a violent altercation on the street.

The Board dismissed the allegation under subsection 14(1) due to a lack of evidence.

Written submissions on penalty were invited.

The Board previously found that the Licensee contravened sections 29 and 43 of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a 24-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the 24-day suspension to commence on February 22, 2010, and continue until March 18, 2010.

The Registrar issued an Order of Immediate Suspension (OIS) against the Registrant's gaming supplier registration after the Registrant was charged twice with possessing pirated DVDs at the registered premises.

The Registrant pled guilty to possession of property obtained by crime.

The Board held a hearing to determine whether to uphold the OIS pending a revocation hearing.

Finding that the Registrant's repeated criminal conduct at the registered premises raised serious concerns about their ability to act with honesty, integrity, and in the public interest, the Board upheld the OIS.

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

Inspectors and police officers attended the premises after hours and were unable to enter because the doors were locked while patrons remained inside.

The licensee admitted to failing to facilitate an inspection under the Liquor Licence Act and violating fire safety regulations.

The Board accepted a joint submission and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting drunkenness in the establishment, contrary to section 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

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

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

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for violations including permitting minors to consume liquor, failing to check identification, and permitting drunkenness.

Following a finding that the licensee contravened the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, a hearing on sanction was held.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension, while the licensee proposed a monetary penalty or a 2-3 day suspension.

The Board found the violations to be very serious and noted the lack of extenuating circumstances.

The Board ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence, emphasizing the need for specific and general deterrence.