AGCO 2008

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend and revoke the liquor licence of Timezone Bar and Restaurant due to multiple incidents of overcrowding, a locked fire exit, failure to post a suspension placard, and permitting drunken patrons.

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

The Board found the licensee breached the regulations and ordered a 60-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The licensee also withdrew its application for additional licensed areas.

The Licensee requested an adjournment of a hearing regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke its liquor licence and an interim suspension order.

The Registrar consented to the adjournment.

The Board granted the adjournment and ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until the next hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent establishment following incidents where the transfer applicant obstructed an inspection and staff served intoxicated patrons.

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

The Board found breaches of the Liquor Licence Act, imposed a 22-day suspension, and added a condition prohibiting the transfer applicant from any involvement with the licensed business.

Following a finding that the licensee's manager obstructed an inspection and failed to operate with honesty and integrity, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.

Given the licensee's significant disciplinary history, the Board ordered that the 89-day interim suspension already served would constitute the penalty.

The Board also added a condition to the liquor licence permanently prohibiting the manager and another individual from entering or being involved with the licensed premises.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Shots Sports Tap & Grill.

The Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar to provide mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, 21 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar's Representative sought an amendment to a previous Board order dated May 23, 2008, to more accurately reflect the oral order made at the pre-hearing regarding disclosure obligations.

The Board granted the request and amended the order to specify that the Licensee must provide a list of witnesses and witness statements 21 days before the hearing, advise if a specific witness will be called 14 days before the hearing, and that the Registrar must complete further disclosure 21 days before the hearing.

The Board previously ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence for 6161251 Canada Inc. operating as Shot House Pub after finding a breach of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.

The Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the 10-day suspension to commence on May 20, 2008, and continue until May 30, 2008.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario established a timetable for disclosure.

The licensee and the Registrar were ordered to disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and other required materials at least ten days prior to the scheduled three-day hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Labbia Inc., operating as Ristorante Roma.

At the commencement of the hearing, the Registrar's representative requested that the Notice of Proposal be withdrawn on consent of the parties.

The Board accepted the withdrawal.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Rejeanne's Bar and Grill.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar ten days before the hearing, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure by the same deadline.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission previously found that the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Revised Regulation 719/90 and ordered a 10-day suspension of its liquor licence.

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

The Board ordered the 10-day suspension to commence on June 16, 2008.

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 licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries, and the Registrar was ordered to disclose any available notes from a third police officer, both to be completed 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Applicant applied for a liquor licence for Polson Pier.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application.

Prior to the hearing, the parties, including the City of Toronto and the Toronto Island Noise Committee, reached a settlement agreement to approve the licence subject to extensive noise containment conditions.

The Board approved the application and ordered the agreed-upon conditions attached to the licence.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent.

The Board ordered both the licensee and the Registrar to provide mutual disclosure, including witness lists and summaries of evidence, at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Paddy O'Dea's Restaurant.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and documents ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

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

At the hearing, the parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the licensee failed to clear signs of service and consumption of liquor after hours, and allowed a patron to remove liquor from the premises.

The Board accepted the joint submission, ordering a 30-day suspension of the liquor licence and the surrender of the caterer's endorsement.

The Licensee's representative requested an amendment to the dates of a 30-day liquor licence suspension previously ordered by the Board, noting that incorrect dates had been provided.

With the consent of the Registrar's representative, the Board issued an amending order changing the suspension period to commence on June 27, 2008, and continue until July 27, 2008.

The Registrar issued notices of proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence for various violations of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations, including failing to transfer ownership after a principal's death, permitting drunkenness, permitting unlawful gambling, and failing to clear signs of service after hours.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the breaches occurred, and ordered a 30-day suspension of the liquor licence along with a condition prohibiting a specific individual from entering the premises.

The Board previously found that the Licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act and ordered a 21-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the 21-day suspension to commence on July 7, 2008.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee for a violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 (permit drunkenness).

The Board previously found the violation occurred.

In this penalty decision, the Board considered the licensee's history of multiple infractions and suspensions for the same offence.

The Board ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence to achieve specific and general deterrence.