AGCO 2009

At a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a liquor sales licence application by Azores Cultural Community Centre, an objector requested party status.

The request was unopposed by the Registrar and the applicant.

The Board granted the objector party status and ordered all parties to make disclosure ten days before the scheduled hearing.

Following a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar sought a 30-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence for overcrowding, noting previous suspensions of 5 and 15 days for the same offence.

The licensee requested a 5 to 10-day suspension, citing financial hardship and new monitoring measures.

The Board rejected the licensee's request as contrary to the principle of progressive discipline and ordered a 14-day suspension.

The licensee sought an amendment to the dates of a 14-day liquor licence suspension previously ordered by the Board.

The Registrar did not oppose the request.

The Board granted the amendment and ordered the suspension to commence on September 20, 2009.

The Board previously found that the Licensee, Central Bar & Grill Ltd., violated section 43 of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a 14-day suspension of its liquor licence.

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

The Board ordered the 14-day suspension to commence on August 29, 2009, and continue until September 12, 2009.

The Registrant, a gaming assistant and dual-rate security supervisor at Kawartha Downs, appealed an Order of Immediate Suspension issued by the Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario.

The suspension was issued after the Registrant was charged with domestic assault against a subordinate co-worker following an off-duty company social event, and failed to report the charge to the AGCO as required by his terms of registration.

The Board found that the Registrant's aggressive behaviour, alcohol-related issues, and failure to report the charge raised serious concerns regarding his integrity and responsibility.

The Board upheld the suspension, concluding it was necessary to protect the public interest and maintain the integrity of the gaming industry.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend and add conditions to the liquor licence of a Boston Pizza franchisee following incidents of noise, disorderly conduct, and patrons removing liquor from the premises.

The licensee admitted to breaches of sections 46, 45.1, and 34(1) of O.Reg 719/90.

The Board considered the licensee's post-incident remedial actions, including buying out a problematic partner, changing staff, and implementing new policies.

The Board ordered a six-day suspension of the liquor licence and added conditions restricting patio hours and noise.

The applicant applied for a liquor delivery service licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse the application based on the applicant's recent criminal convictions for fraud and domestic assault, which were related to alcohol and drug addictions.

The applicant was also subject to a probation condition prohibiting him from purchasing, possessing, or consuming alcohol.

The Board found that the applicant's recent criminal history and his probation conditions precluded him from operating a liquor delivery service.

The application was denied.

The Licensee's liquor licence was previously ordered suspended for one professional soccer event on May 30, 2009, due to a breach of the Liquor Licence Act.

The scheduled event was cancelled.

On consent of the Registrar, the Licensee requested to serve the suspension on July 18, 2009.

The Board granted the request and ordered the suspension to be served on the new date.

The Board previously found that the licensee violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a 5-day suspension of its liquor licence.

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

The Board ordered the 5-day suspension to commence on June 19, 2009.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for permitting drunken patrons on the premises.

The parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts in which the licensee admitted to violating subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

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

The Board previously found that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, 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 July 4, 2009.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension of the Licensee's liquor licence following findings that the Licensee permitted drunkenness and failed to facilitate an inspection.

The Licensee requested a fine and a written apology.

The Board found that a 10-day suspension was appropriate, noting the seriousness of the contraventions, the lack of due diligence procedures, and the Licensee's lack of remorse, while considering the Licensee's status as a first-time offender and good corporate citizen.

The Registrar proposed to suspend the licensee's liquor licence based on alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations following an altercation between police and individuals outside the establishment.

The Board found insufficient evidence that the licensee failed to facilitate a police inspection, permitted disorderly conduct on the premises, or failed to take reasonable measures to deter disorderly conduct adjacent to the premises.

The allegations were dismissed.

Following a finding that the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting drunkenness, the Board ordered a four-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates, and the Board ordered the suspension to commence on July 17, 2009.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment for allegedly permitting drunkenness and disorderly conduct by two patrons, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board found insufficient evidence that the first patron was drunk, noting he was cooperative and had a handicap that explained his physical condition.

For the second patron, the Board found he was drunk due to a combination of alcohol and medication, and the Licensee permitted him to remain on the premises.

However, the Board dismissed the allegation of disorderly conduct, finding the patron's behavior did not rise to the required level.

The Board found a contravention for permitting drunkenness regarding the second patron and invited submissions on penalty.

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 2142575 Ontario Limited operating as XS.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, witness statements, and other disclosure pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice at least ten days before the scheduled hearing date.

Following a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board ordered the Licensee to disclose its witness list, detailed summaries of witness evidence, and will-say statements to the Registrar 10 days before the hearing.

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

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke the respondent's registration as a gaming assistant.

The respondent admitted to operating an unlicensed combination poker tournament, raffle, and dinner for profit under a Special Occasion Permit, and to filing false information stating the event was a 'Stag and Doe' not intended for profit.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered a 60-day suspension of the respondent's registration and imposed conditions prohibiting his involvement in fee-based poker events outside of his employment.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding multiple Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Turkey Point Hotel.

The Board issued a procedural order directing both the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, at least 10 days prior to the yet-to-be-scheduled hearing date.