AGCO 2010

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the Licensee's liquor licence.

The Licensee failed to attend the hearing, and the matter proceeded ex parte.

Evidence established that the Licensee had not made retail sales tax payments since 2007 and was in arrears of over $67,000.

The Board found that the Licensee could not reasonably be expected to be financially responsible in the conduct of its business and that there were reasonable grounds to believe the business would not be conducted in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty.

The liquor licence was revoked.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for exceeding capacity, locking an exit door, and allowing a patron to remove liquor from the premises.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the respondent breached the regulations, and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor 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 Cong-Ho Enterprises Limited.

The Board issued an order directing both the Licensee and the Registrar to complete disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

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

Following a hearing to consider rescinding the interim suspension, the Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect pending the conclusion of the hearing, based on the seriousness of the allegations and in the public interest.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of O'Grady's Tap & Grill.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and detailed summaries of witness evidence to the Registrar 10 days before the hearing, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure by the same deadline.

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

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a tele-conference pre-hearing 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.

The Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming issued Notices of Proposal to revoke the liquor licences of the licensee and suspended them on an interim basis.

The hearing was previously adjourned pending the outcome of criminal charges against the licensee's principal.

After the criminal charges were stayed, the hearing was rescheduled.

However, the Registrar requested a further adjournment sine die to allow the Federal Crown to seek directions regarding the unsealing of the application record in the criminal proceedings.

The licensee consented to the adjournment and the continuation of the interim suspension.

The Board granted the adjournment and ordered the interim suspension to remain in effect in the public interest.

The Board previously found that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, and ordered a seven-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The licensee proposed suspension dates acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the suspension to commence on March 28, 2010.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an order scheduling a motion on jurisdiction raised by the Licensee during a hearing regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend its liquor licence.

The hearing had been adjourned sine die, and the Board ordered the motion to proceed on May 11-13, 2010, or alternatively, for the hearing to resume on those dates if the Licensee elected not to proceed with the motion.

Following a finding that the Licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations by permitting a large disturbance and serving a minor who was subsequently injured, the Board considered the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 12-day suspension, while the Licensee requested a minimum sentence due to remedial actions taken.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence, noting the seriousness of the incident but acknowledging the Licensee's lack of prior record and remedial efforts.

The applicant sought an additional outdoor capacity of 41 persons for its licensed premises.

Local residents objected, citing ongoing issues with noise, lighting, and patron behaviour in the parking lot.

At the hearing, the applicant clarified the details of the application and agreed to work with the residents to address their concerns.

The Board approved the application subject to conditions, including noise testing, adjusted lighting, and contracted police security.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting drunkenness and exceeding lawful capacity.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting the violations and a Joint Submission on Disposition proposing a 21-day suspension.

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 Proposed Order to suspend the lottery retailer and break open ticket seller registration of the Registrants, who operate a convenience store.

The suspension was proposed after one of the co-owners was convicted under the Criminal Code for keeping an illegal gambling machine (a Lucky 8 Line machine) on the premises.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission Regarding Disposition.

The tribunal accepted the joint submission, ordering a 30-day suspension of the registration and imposing conditions requiring the Registrants to report any future charges or convictions and to ensure no unlicensed gaming machines are permitted 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 Kentley Corp., operating as London Mansion.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witnesses 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 Island Mix Restaurant & Lounge for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Following a hearing, the Board found that the Licensee breached section 29 of O. Reg. 719/90 by failing to clear signs of service and consumption of liquor after hours, and section 52 by failing to post the liquor licence in a conspicuous place.

However, the Board dismissed allegations that the Licensee's manager obstructed or failed to facilitate an inspection, and that the Licensee permitted drunkenness on the premises, finding insufficient evidence to support those claims.

The Board invited written submissions on penalty.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Lee's Palace, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a procedural order.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar 10 days before the hearing, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure by the same deadline.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board ordered mutual disclosure between the Registrar and the Licensee.

The Licensee was ordered to provide a witness list and detailed summaries of evidence, and both parties were ordered to complete disclosure 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding an application by Hotel on Queen Inc. for a liquor sales licence.

The City of Toronto requested party status, which was unopposed by the applicant and the Registrar.

The Board granted the City of Toronto party status and ordered the parties to disclose their witness lists and evidence summaries prior to the scheduled hearing.

A hearing was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of The Deck Pub & Grill for various violations, including permitting underage drinking, drunkenness, and locked fire exits.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The Board ordered a 37-day suspension of the liquor licence, the immediate surrender of the caterer's endorsement, and added conditions prohibiting future temporary extensions or caterer's endorsements.