AGCO 2009

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 Central Bar & Grill.

The Board ordered the Licensee and the Registrar's Representative to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

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 Barefax.

The Board ordered the Licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and other disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Board also directed that a motion by the Licensee be scheduled prior to the hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario alleged that the licensee violated subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by permitting drunkenness on its premises.

During a routine inspection, police and an AGCO inspector found a highly intoxicated patron passed out at a table.

The licensee's manager claimed ignorance of the Ontario requirement to remove intoxicated patrons and gave contradictory testimony regarding the patron's condition.

The Board found the manager's testimony lacked credibility, accepted the licensee's counsel's acknowledgement that an intoxicated person was on the premises, and found the licensee in breach of the regulation.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke the Registrant's gaming registration after he smashed a vehicle's windshield during a strike.

The parties reached an agreement and submitted a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a six-week suspension of the Registrant's gaming registration.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to revoke and refuse the transfer of the Licensee's liquor licence due to outstanding Retail Sales Tax debt.

During the hearing process, the Licensee entered into a repayment agreement with the Ministry of Revenue and subsequently paid the outstanding debt in full.

As a result, the Registrar requested to withdraw the Notices of Proposal, and the Board accepted the withdrawal.

A hearing was commenced regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the respondent's liquor licence due to alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

The mortgagee in possession was added as a party on consent.

The Board granted a 30-day adjournment on consent to allow the respondent and the mortgagee to resolve outstanding retail sales tax matters with the Ministry of Finance.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor delivery service license for contravening record-keeping requirements.

An inspector found that nine delivery receipts from a single day lacked the driver's name and the date.

The respondent admitted the contravention but argued it was the fault of a disgruntled former employee and requested no suspension.

The tribunal found the contravention occurred but determined the Registrar's proposed 5-to-7 day suspension was too severe given the isolated nature of the incident.

A one-day suspension was ordered.

Following a hearing where the Board found the licensee contravened section 15.5 of O. Reg. 718/90 and ordered a one-day suspension, the licensee proposed an acceptable date.

The Board ordered the liquor delivery service licence suspended for one day on March 16, 2009.

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

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

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Zucca Bar Inc. The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, 'will say' statements, and other required materials ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Dale Roy Marshall operating as The Webbly.

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

Following a finding that the licensee violated subsection 30(4) of the Liquor Licence Act by failing to prevent a minor from consuming alcohol on the premises, the Board received written submissions on sanction.

The Registrar sought a 7 to 10-day suspension, noting a prior infraction, while the licensee requested a 3-day suspension.

The Board emphasized the licensee's responsibility to monitor all patrons and ensure alcohol is not provided to minors by others.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, witness statements, and other required documents ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered an interim suspension of the respondent's liquor licence in the interest of public safety.

Following a hearing, the Board ordered that the interim suspension be rescinded subject to the licensee meeting several strict security conditions.

These conditions included maintaining a functional video surveillance system, requiring all patrons to pass through a metal detector, conducting security sweeps, and adhering to entertainment establishment standards.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Following an undercover operation and subsequent inspections, the tribunal found that the licensee permitted drunkenness, served alcohol to intoxicated patrons, and exceeded the lawful capacity of its outdoor patio.

The tribunal concluded that the licensee breached section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act and sections 43 and 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, and requested written submissions on penalty.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Following undercover and routine inspections, inspectors observed multiple intoxicated patrons being served alcohol and permitted to remain on the premises.

Additionally, the establishment's outdoor patio was found to be operating over its licensed capacity on two occasions.

The Board found that the licensee breached the Act and regulations by permitting drunkenness, serving intoxicated patrons, and exceeding capacity limits.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence, alleging violations of the regulations regarding permitting disorderly conduct and failing to take reasonable measures to deter it.

The allegations stemmed from an incident where a large crowd of patrons pushed and shoved while waiting for their coats at closing time, prompting a call for police assistance.

The Board dismissed the allegations, finding no evidence of fighting, bottle throwing, or intoxication.

The Board concluded that the licensee took all reasonable efforts to maintain orderly conduct by employing a large security staff and paid duty police officers.

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 provide a witness list and detailed evidence summaries, and both parties were ordered to complete disclosure 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 respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations, specifically overcrowding.

Based on an Agreed Statement of Facts, the Board found that the respondent breached section 43 of Ontario Regulation 719/90 by exceeding the capacity of the licensed premises.

The Board accepted a Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered a 12-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Board previously found that the Licensee, Hejin Lee operating as Sam's Pub, violated subsections 31(1)(c) and 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act.

Following a decision ordering an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence, the Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the liquor licence suspended for 18 consecutive days commencing February 6, 2009.