LIQUOR LICENCE ACT, R.S.O. 1990
In the Matter of: LEAMINGTON DOCK RESTAURANT
500 Erie Street South
Leamington, Ontario
N8H 3W1
Licensee: Leamington Dock Restaurant Inc.
Licence Number: 22654
Notice of Proposal: To REVOKE a licence
Dated January 8, 2007
The Proposal alleges that:
(a) Having regard to its financial position, the licence holder cannot reasonably be expected to be financially responsible in the conduct of its business;
(b) The past/present conduct of the licence holder or if a corporation the present/past conduct of its officers or directors, or of a shareholder who owns or controls 10% or more of its equity shares, or of a person having beneficial interest in the business of the licence holder; or of a person having responsibility for the management or operation of the business of the licence holder affords reasonable grounds for belief that its business will not be carried on in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty;
(c) The licence holder is carrying on activities that are in contravention of the Liquor Licence Act (the “LLA”) or the Regulations.
Hearing: Alcohol & Gaming Commission of Ontario
Ramada Inn
201 Erie Street North
Leamington, Ontario
April 11, 2007.
May 4, 2007 (via teleconference)
Presiding
Board Members: David C. Gavsie, Chair
Guy Maurice, Member
Counsel for the
Registrar: Brad Alton
Attendance: Michael Vourakes, on behalf of the corporate licensee
Exhibits: #1. Ministry of Finance, Vendor Identification of Licensee
#2. Ministry of Finance, Statement of Account for Licensee dated April 10, 2007.
DECISION and ORDER
A hearing of the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (“AGCO”) was held via teleconference on Friday, May 4, 2007, pursuant to a Notice of Proposal issued January 8, 2007, by the Deputy Registrar (the “NOP”) proposing to revoke the liquor licence of Leamington Dock Restaurant Inc. operating as LEAMINGTON DOCK RESTAURANT (the “Licensee”), 500 Erin Street South, Leamington, Ontario (the “Premises”), licence number 22654 (the “Licence”).
The Board confirms its oral ORDER given at the conclusion of the hearing that the licence be REVOKED effective IMMEDIATELY for breach of the Board’s Order respecting the Licensee dated April 16, 2007, with written reasons to follow.
DATED AT TORONTO THIS 11th DAY OF MAY, 2007.
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DAVID C. GAVSIE, CHAIR GUY MAURICE, BOARD MEMBER
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