AGCO 2007

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of a nightclub.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a patron became drunk and was involved in an altercation resulting in injuries, breaching subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and 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 liquor licence of the licensee for serving liquor in an enclosed patio area that was not licensed as an indoor area.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting to a breach of section 5(1) of the Liquor Licence Act.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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

At the hearing, the parties consented to an adjournment pending the final disposition of criminal charges against the licensee.

The Board granted the adjournment sine die and accepted the Registrar's withdrawal of the interim suspension.

The applicant applied for a liquor license for its establishment.

Local residents objected, citing concerns about noise, garbage, traffic, and underage drinking.

The Registrar took no position.

The Board found that the objectors' concerns were generalized and not directly related to the applicant's operation, noting that no complaints had ever been made to the municipality or police regarding the establishment.

The Board concluded that granting the license was in the public interest and approved the application without conditions.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Temple Bar.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list, witness statements, and evidence summaries to the Registrar's Representative 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar's Representative was also ordered to complete any further disclosure 10 days before the hearing.

The licensee requested an amendment to the dates of a 10-day liquor licence suspension previously ordered by the Board.

With the consent of the Registrar's representative, the Board granted the request and amended the suspension dates to commence on October 23, 2007, and end on November 2, 2007.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for serving a minor, failing to check identification, and permitting drunkenness.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board found the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The Board ordered a 13-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar 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 a patron displaying obvious signs of intoxication who was served alcohol and who carried alcohol across an unlicensed area.

The respondent claimed the patron was only tired and drinking orange juice, but admitted the inspector's observations were correct.

The Board found the respondent violated the Act and regulations, and invited submissions on penalty.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Stampede Corral Restaurant.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and statements, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The applicant applied for a liquor sales licence for a restaurant and lounge.

The City of Toronto and a local residents' association initially objected but reached a consent agreement with the applicant.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved the application subject to numerous conditions, including noise control measures, patio restrictions, and a prohibition on operating as a nightclub.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a liquor licence application for Spice Route Restaurant, the City of Toronto and the King-Spadina Residents Association requested party status.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario granted party status to both entities for the upcoming hearing.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of The Silver Rail for permitting the consumption of liquor after hours.

The licensee appeared self-represented and agreed to a statement of facts admitting the violation.

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

The applicant applied for additional indoor and outdoor licensed areas for its restaurant.

The City of Hamilton objected on the grounds that it would negatively impact a fragile neighbourhood, but failed to send a representative to the hearing.

A local resident also objected based on an incident with inebriated individuals outside the premises, but could not link them to the applicant's establishment.

The Board found that the applicant operated a thriving business with no history of complaints or police charges.

The Board concluded that the objectors failed to prove that granting the application would be contrary to the public interest and approved the application.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor license for serving intoxicated patrons.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting the breach and a Joint Submission proposing a 21-day suspension, but disagreed on the dates the suspension should be served.

The Board ordered the 21-day suspension to be served during the licensee's busy summer season (June to July) to ensure the sanction was meaningful and effective, rejecting the licensee's request to serve it during the off-season.

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

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the licensee permitted patrons to remove liquor from the establishment and allowed an intoxicated patron on the premises, contrary to the regulations under the Liquor Licence Act.

The Board accepted the joint submission on disposition and ordered an 8-day suspension of the liquor licence.

At a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure.

The licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries pursuant to Rule 7 of the AGCO Rules of Practice by October 29, 2007.

The Registrar was ordered to complete any further disclosure, including regarding an alleged October 16 incident, by October 26, 2007.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor license of the Pilot Tavern for allegedly permitting drunkenness on the premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

A patron was found intoxicated and injured after falling down stairs.

The Licensee's staff testified they had cut the patron off after observing signs of intoxication.

The Board found that the evidence of the police officer and the Licensee's own staff established on a balance of probabilities that the Licensee permitted drunkenness on the premises.

The Board found a violation and invited submissions on penalty.

The applicant, a second mortgagee in possession, applied for a liquor sales licence for a pub previously operated by his son and daughter-in-law.

The municipality and local residents objected based on a history of noise bylaw violations and rowdy behaviour under the previous management.

The Board found that the historical concerns related to the previous owners and that the applicant had a responsible plan to operate the business.

The Board approved the application subject to a condition prohibiting the previous owners from having any involvement with the establishment or being allowed on the premises.

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.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting drunken patrons and serving intoxicated patrons.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting to breaches of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 40-day suspension of the liquor licence.