Liquor licence revoked due to serious public safety violations including a shooting on the premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to revoke the liquor licence of Jamaica's Finest Restaurant and Bar following a finding of violations of O. Reg. 719/90, including issues of public safety, overcrowding, and the presence of guns on the premises.
The Licensee requested that the interim suspension be lifted and conditions imposed.
The Board found that the Licensee failed to assume responsibility for the serious and violent incidents that occurred on the premises and failed to ensure public safety and compliance with the Act.
The Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 18 days following a breach of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.
The Board previously found that the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act and ordered an 18-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 18 consecutive days from August 20, 2007, to September 7, 2007.
Liquor licence granted with conditions; allegations of fronting for a convicted individual dismissed.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to review a liquor licence application by 1708432 Ontario Inc. for the Allegro Café.
The Registrar alleged that the applicant's sole shareholder was fronting for an individual with a past conviction for keeping a gaming house, and that false statements were made on the application.
The Board found insufficient evidence to establish that the applicant was a front or lacked the necessary integrity to operate the establishment.
The Board approved the liquor licence subject to conditions restricting the involvement of the individual with the past conviction.
Liquor licence suspended for 18 days for permitting drunkenness, reflecting progressive discipline for repeated violations.
Following a finding that the licensee violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting drunkenness on the premises, the Board considered written submissions on sanction.
The Registrar sought a 28-day suspension based on the licensee's prior disciplinary record, while the licensee sought a 7-day suspension, noting the patron was merely sleeping.
The Board found that a 7-day suspension would not serve specific and general deterrence given the licensee's history of similar violations, but considered 28 days too harsh.
An 18-day suspension was ordered.
Liquor licence suspended for 13 days after licensee prohibited an inspector from conducting an inspection.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee operating as Red Rice Buffet Restaurant.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts acknowledging that a liquor licence inspector was prohibited from conducting an inspection of the licensed premises, in violation of s. 45(1) of the Liquor Licence Act.
The Board accepted the joint submission on disposition and ordered a 13-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended after Board finds licensee permitted overcrowding, after-hours service, and a shooting.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to revoke and immediately suspend the liquor licence of Jamaica's Finest Restaurant and Bar following two police investigations.
The Board found that the licensee violated the regulations by permitting overcrowding, serving alcohol after hours, permitting the use of marijuana, and permitting violent and disorderly conduct, specifically a shooting incident inside the premises.
The interim suspension of the licence was ordered to remain in place pending submissions on penalty.
Board ordered mutual disclosure 10 days prior to liquor licence revocation hearing.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of The Docks by Cherry.
The Board ordered both the corporate licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Interim suspension of liquor licence continued on consent pending final decision on revocation.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence and an Order to immediately suspend it based on alleged violations of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
Following a hearing, the Registrar requested that the interim suspension continue until the Board makes a decision on the allegations.
The licensee consented to the request.
The Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until it renders its decision.
Interim suspension of liquor licence continued on consent pending next hearing date.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke a liquor licence and an Order to immediately suspend the licence based on alleged violations of Ontario Regulation 719/90.
At the continuation of the hearing, the Registrar requested that the interim suspension continue until the next hearing day.
The Board ordered the interim suspension to remain in effect in the interest of public safety.
Pre-hearing order issued directing mutual disclosure 15 days before liquor licence suspension hearing.
The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Carleton University Students Association Inc. operating as Olivers Pub And Patio.
The Vice-Chair ordered both the corporate licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials 15 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
Board amends dates of 28-day liquor licence suspension on consent of the parties.
The licensee requested an amendment to a previous Board order to change the dates of a 28-day liquor licence suspension due to business conditions.
The Registrar's representative did not object.
The Board granted the request and amended the suspension dates to run from July 16, 2007, to August 13, 2007.
Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries ahead of liquor licence revocation hearing.
At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke a liquor licence, the Board ordered the corporate licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and complete further disclosure by July 31, 2007, ahead of the scheduled October hearing.
Liquor licence application approved despite resident objections, subject to video surveillance condition.
The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a small establishment with an indoor capacity of 24.
Local residents objected, citing concerns about noise, parking, and rowdyism in their quiet residential neighbourhood.
The Board found that the applicant had a history of responsibly operating a larger licensed establishment without incident.
The objectors' concerns were deemed speculative.
The Board approved the application, subject to a condition requiring the installation of video surveillance equipment.
Interim suspension of liquor licence continued on consent until the next hearing day.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered an interim suspension of a liquor licence in the interest of public safety.
At the commencement of the hearing, the Registrar requested that the interim suspension continue until the next hearing day.
The Board ordered the interim suspension to remain in effect until the next hearing day.
Licensee found to have permitted drunkenness after patron was observed sleeping at the bar.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor license for allegedly permitting drunkenness on the premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.
AGCO inspectors observed a patron sleeping at the bar who, upon being awakened, exhibited signs of intoxication including slurred speech and red, glassy eyes.
The Board found that the licensee failed to assess the patron's condition and permitted drunkenness.
The Board concluded that the licensee violated the regulation and invited submissions on penalty.
Liquor licence revoked due to chronic failure to remit retail sales taxes and financial irresponsibility.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence due to chronic non-compliance with the Retail Sales Tax Act.
The licensee had accumulated over $55,000 in tax arrears and failed to comply with a Memorandum of Understanding to repay the debt.
The Board found that the licensee's actions demonstrated financial irresponsibility and a failure to conduct business in accordance with the law.
The liquor licence was ordered revoked immediately.
Liquor licence suspended for 14 days following joint submission admitting to drunken patrons on premises.
The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend and refuse to transfer the respondent's liquor licence due to alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that drunken patrons were on the premises on three dates, violating s. 45(1) of O. Reg 719/90.
The Board accepted the joint submission on disposition, ordering a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence and the withdrawal of the remaining allegations and the proposal to refuse the licence transfer.
Liquor licence suspended for 10 days for overcrowding based on agreed statement of facts.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Octapus Lounge for overcrowding.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that there were 102 persons in the premises licensed for 51, in breach of section 43 of O. Reg. 719/90.
The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.
Liquor licence suspended for 14 days on consent for permitting marijuana smoking and unsupervised patio.
The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.
The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that patrons openly smoked marijuana in the licensed premises and a patron threw a beer bottle at a police officer from an unsupervised patio.
The tribunal accepted the Joint Submission on Disposition, ordering a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence and adding a condition that all beverages on the patio be served in soft plastic or paper cups.
Board orders mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries ten days before liquor licence suspension hearing.
At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered the corporate licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.