Kirsti Hunt

The Board previously found that the Licensee, Prime Restaurants of Canada Inc. operating as D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub, breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a two-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 two consecutive days commencing September 7, 2009.

Following a finding that the licensee permitted drunkenness in its premises contrary to the Liquor Licence Act, the Board held a hearing to determine the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 7-day suspension, while the licensee argued for a warning, citing its 11-year unblemished record and the immediate actions taken by staff to cut off the patron.

The Board found that while the licensee's staff acted appropriately once the patron's condition was pointed out, the infraction still occurred.

Considering the licensee's exceptional prior record, the Board ordered a 2-day suspension of the liquor licence as a specific and general deterrent.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke the respondent's registration as a gaming assistant.

The respondent admitted to operating an unlicensed combination poker tournament, raffle, and dinner for profit under a Special Occasion Permit, and to filing false information stating the event was a 'Stag and Doe' not intended for profit.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 60-day suspension of the respondent's registration and imposed conditions prohibiting his involvement in fee-based poker events outside of his employment.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting drunkenness and failing to keep liquor purchase and sales receipts.

The licensee admitted to the contraventions.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension, noting a prior 7-day suspension in 2008.

The licensee requested leniency and a stayed suspension because she was retiring and selling the business.

The Board found that while specific deterrence was not applicable due to the pending transfer of the licence, a suspension was necessary for general deterrence given the serious and repeated nature of the contraventions.

Considering the licensee's admission, remorse, and the different nature of the prior contraventions, the Board ordered a 10-day suspension.

The tribunal determined the appropriate penalty after finding the licensee violated s. 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90 by permitting intoxication.

The Registrar sought a 10-day liquor license suspension, citing a prior unrelated infraction and the severity of the incident, which resulted in a patron's arrest.

The licensee argued for leniency, citing economic hardship and the isolated nature of the incident over 29 years of operation.

The tribunal imposed an 8-day suspension, finding the infraction serious and noting the lack of proactive corrective measures, but reducing the proposed penalty due to the licensee's long history with only one prior infraction.

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.

Inspectors observed patrons consuming alcohol and signs of service well after the permitted hours on two separate occasions.

The Board found the evidence of the inspectors credible and consistent, concluding that the licensee failed to clear signs of service within 45 minutes of the end of the serving period and attempted to conceal evidence during an inspection.

The Board found the licensee in violation of the Act and regulations, and invited written submissions on penalty.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the Airport Motor Inn for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

Following an adjournment to resolve a Retail Sales Tax issue, a receiver was appointed and the licence was temporarily transferred to a new entity.

The Registrar subsequently requested to withdraw the Notice of Proposal as it had been rendered moot.

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

The Board previously found the licensee in breach of the Liquor Licence Act and ordered a 17-day suspension of its liquor licence.

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

The Board ordered the 17-day suspension to commence on June 8, 2009 and continue until June 25, 2009.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a patron removed liquor from the premises and a rear fire door was locked contrary to fire safety regulations.

Based on a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered an 8-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar ordered an interim suspension of the licensee's liquor licence following an incident involving drug activity.

At the hearing to determine whether the interim suspension should continue, the Board found no ongoing pattern of notorious drug activity in recent years.

The licensee had taken measures to prevent drug activity, including installing cameras, firing an involved employee, and banning individuals involved in the incident.

The Board concluded that lifting the interim suspension, subject to conditions, would not compromise the public interest and rescinded the suspension order.

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

The licensee proposed acceptable dates, and the Board ordered the suspension to commence on April 20, 2009.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the respondent's liquor licence and an interim order to immediately suspend it.

At the hearing, the Board granted an adjournment on the agreement of the parties.

The Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until further order.

Following a finding that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act by permitting drunkenness, serving intoxicated patrons, and allowing overcrowding, the Board held a hearing to determine the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 21 to 25-day suspension, while the licensee requested a minimal suspension or a fine.

The Board considered aggravating factors, including a previous 7-day suspension, and mitigating factors, such as the licensee's cooperative attitude and the extraordinary circumstances of the Ottawa Senators' play-off run.

The Board concluded that a 17-day suspension was appropriate for specific and general deterrence.

The Board previously found the Licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act regulations regarding patio overcrowding and permitting liquor to be removed from the premises.

The Registrar sought a 20-day suspension, while the Licensee proposed a 7-day suspension.

The Board considered the Licensee's lack of prior record and efforts to control the patio capacity as mitigating factors.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension, issued a warning, and added conditions requiring signage on the patio regarding capacity and removing alcohol.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of D'Arcy McGee's Irish Pub for allegedly permitting drunkenness in the premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act.

An inspector observed two patrons exhibiting signs of intoxication.

The tribunal found that the male patron was intoxicated based on the inspector's credible observations of slurred speech, swaying, and glossy red eyes, and that the licensee permitted drunkenness by failing to cut him off until prompted by the inspector.

However, the tribunal found insufficient evidence to conclude that the female patron was intoxicated.

The tribunal found a violation regarding the male patron and invited written submissions on penalty.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's liquor licence for allegedly permitting drunkenness in the premises, contrary to s. 45(1) of Regulation 719/90.

During a police inspection, two patrons were found to be highly intoxicated inside the establishment.

The Board found that regardless of whether the patrons were served alcohol at the establishment or arrived already intoxicated, the Licensee permitted drunkenness by allowing them to remain on the premises.

The Board concluded that the Licensee breached the regulation and requested written submissions on penalty.

A hearing was commenced regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the respondent's liquor licence due to alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

The mortgagee in possession was added as a party on consent.

The Board granted a 30-day adjournment on consent to allow the respondent and the mortgagee to resolve outstanding retail sales tax matters with the Ministry of Finance.

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 alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.

The allegations included overcrowding on the licensed patio and permitting patrons to remove liquor from the premises.

The Board found that the patio was overcrowded on two occasions, as the number of people physically present exceeded the capacity of nine, even if some were transitory.

The Board also found that the licensee permitted two patrons to remove beer from the licensed patio.

The Board concluded that the licensee violated section 43 and subsection 34(1) of the regulations and invited written submissions on penalty.

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

Following undercover and routine inspections, inspectors observed multiple intoxicated patrons being served alcohol and permitted to remain on the premises.

Additionally, the establishment's outdoor patio was found to be operating over its licensed capacity on two occasions.

The Board found that the licensee breached the Act and regulations by permitting drunkenness, serving intoxicated patrons, and exceeding capacity limits.

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.

Following an undercover operation and subsequent inspections, the tribunal found that the licensee permitted drunkenness, served alcohol to intoxicated patrons, and exceeded the lawful capacity of its outdoor patio.

The tribunal concluded that the licensee breached section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act and sections 43 and 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, and requested written submissions on penalty.