AGCO 2007

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of 1524856 Ontario Ltd., operating as Taps on Talbot, for exceeding capacity limits.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts, admitting that approximately 40 people were in an area with a licensed capacity of 22.

The Board accepted the Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered a 5-day suspension of the liquor licence.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered the corporate licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Carribean Desires for exceeding capacity limits.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting that there were approximately 135 people in an area licensed for 95.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The respondent admitted to having 16 people in an area licensed for 6 and becoming argumentative with police.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered an eight-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a billiards hall located in a mall abutting a residential neighbourhood.

Local residents objected based on severe noise and disturbance issues caused by a previous, unrelated licensee at the same location.

The Board found that the applicant had no connection to the previous operator and had a clean compliance record at another location.

The Board concluded the objectors did not prove that issuing the licence was against the public interest, but imposed strict conditions regarding noise control, patio use, and security to address the residents' valid concerns.

The Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Ruby Wright, operating as Stephanie's Caribbean Cuisine, and to refuse the transfer of the licence to Stephanie's Caribbean Cuisine Inc. The Board found that the licensee had contracted out the operation of the establishment to her daughter, who had an extensive criminal record and could not hold a licence herself.

The Board also found violations including unlawful sale of alcohol, failure to remit retail sales tax, operating after a cease and desist order, and providing false information on the transfer application by failing to disclose the daughter's full criminal record.

The application to transfer the licence was denied, and written submissions on penalty for the disciplinary matters were requested.

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 mutual disclosure.

The corporate licensee and the Registrar were ordered to disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials pursuant to Rule 7 of the AGCO Rules of Practice at least ten days before the scheduled hearing.

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

At the hearing, the parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The respondent admitted to permitting patrons to consume liquor in an unlicensed basement and allowing an unauthorized person behind the bar, contrary to Ontario Regulation 719/90.

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

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee operating Little Texas Bar & Grill.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to permitting an underage patron to consume liquor, permitting a drunk patron on the premises, and exceeding the licensed capacity of the outdoor patio.

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

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence and revoke a caterer's endorsement.

The Board ordered the corporate licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar's counsel 10 days before the hearing, and ordered the Registrar's counsel to complete any further disclosure 10 days before the hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent for failing to display a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder warning sign and failing to retain receipts for the sale of liquor.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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 issued a procedural order.

The corporate licensee and the Registrar were ordered to complete disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

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

The licensee admitted to failing to clear signs of service and consumption within 45 minutes after the end of the permitted period, contrary to section 29 of O. Reg. 719/90.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a hearing regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Papa's Pizzeria.

The Board made findings under the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Agreeing with the Registrar's Counsel, the Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent for permitting a drunken patron on the premises and having a locked fire exit door.

The matter proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations and ordered an 11-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 alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The allegations included failing to display a Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder warning sign, keeping off-licence liquor for sale, permitting off-licence liquor on the premises, and failing to provide proper liquor price lists.

The Board found violations regarding the presence of off-licence beer on the premises but dismissed the allegations regarding the warning sign and the price lists.

Written submissions on disposition were requested.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Rejeanne’s Bar & Grill Ltd. The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The licensee admitted to violating subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting a patron to become severely drunk, requiring hospitalization.

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

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Club Renaissance for serving liquor after 2:00 a.m.

The licensee admitted to the violation and the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission, ordering a six-day suspension of the liquor licence and withdrawing the request for an early closing condition.

The Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Dang Restaurant, alleging violations of the Liquor Licence Act including serving intoxicated persons, permitting disorderly conduct, and failing to comply with fire safety regulations.

The hearing proceeded ex parte as the licensee did not appear.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming proposed to revoke the licensee's liquor licence for several alleged violations.

In an earlier decision, the Board found only one violation: failing to display the Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder warning sign (Sandy's Law) contrary to s. 30.1(1) of the Liquor Licence Act.

A hearing was held to determine the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 7 to 10-day suspension, while the licensee requested a caution, noting the sign was posted immediately upon being notified.

The Board concluded that a suspension was too harsh given the prompt compliance and the licensee's clean record over the past three years.

The Board issued a warning to the licensee to remain informed of changes to the Act and regulations.