AGCO 2010

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Nava Restaurant & Bar for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the Licensee permitted intoxicated patrons on the premises, supplied liquor to an intoxicated person, and failed to deter disorderly conduct.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 14-day suspension of the establishment's liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend and revoke the liquor licence of the respondent licensee due to multiple infractions, including serving drunken patrons, serving a minor, overcrowding, fights, and failing to cooperate with inspectors.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and regulations, and ordered a 60-day suspension of the licence, with conditions regarding the transfer or surrender of the licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for serving intoxicated patrons and failing to assess them for signs of intoxication.

The Board previously found the licensee contravened section 29 of the Liquor Licence Act and subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

In determining the appropriate sanction, the Board considered the licensee's recent and lengthy history of non-compliance, including three prior suspensions.

The Board rejected the licensee's proposed 7 to 10-day suspension and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence, emphasizing the need for specific and general deterrence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence after undercover police officers purchased cocaine from patrons on the premises on multiple occasions.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts in which the licensee admitted to violating subsection 45(2) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 30-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence following an incident where police were delayed entry to the premises and found numerous intoxicated patrons inside.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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

The Licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list and detailed evidence summaries, and both parties were ordered to complete any further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing dates.

The Registrar ordered an interim suspension of the respondent's liquor licence based on alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

At the hearing, the self-represented respondent requested an adjournment to retain legal counsel and an interpreter.

The Board granted the adjournment but ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect pending the return date, finding that lifting the suspension would compromise the public interest and public safety.

A pre-hearing tele-conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Spirale Banquet Centre.

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

The Board previously found the Licensee contravened the Liquor Licence Act and regulations by selling and serving alcohol outside legislated hours and allowing beer to be removed from or brought onto the premises.

In this decision on sanction, the Registrar sought a 7 to 10-day suspension, while the Licensee denied the violations and argued against any suspension.

Noting the Licensee's lack of prior disciplinary history but failure to present a plan to prevent recurrence, the Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence for specific and general deterrence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an interim suspension of the licensee's liquor licence in the interest of public safety, alongside a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licence.

During the hearing, the licensee requested that the interim suspension be lifted.

The Board considered the evidence and ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until the next hearing date, finding it to be in the public interest.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse to renew the applicant's liquor sales licence under s. 6(2)(d) of the Liquor Licence Act.

The principal of the corporate licensee had recently been convicted of two counts of assault against employees, which occurred at the licensed establishment.

The Board found that the principal's serious and recent criminal conduct, combined with his failure to accept responsibility, afforded reasonable grounds for the belief that the applicant would not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty.

The Board upheld the Notice of Proposal and refused to renew the licence.

The applicant applied for a liquor sales licence for a proposed sports bar and off-track betting location.

Local residents and the municipal business improvement area objected, citing concerns about crime, loitering, and the negative history of a previous licensee at the same location.

The Board found that the objectors failed to establish that granting the licence was contrary to the public interest.

The applicant had a positive history of operating a similar establishment without issue and had strong support from the Woodbine Entertainment Group.

The application was approved subject to a condition limiting hours of service.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for serving intoxicated patrons.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting the breaches and a Joint Submission on Disposition proposing a 25-day suspension.

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, and ordered a 25-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar ordered an interim suspension of the Licensee's liquor licence following an altercation at a catered event that compromised public safety.

The Licensee brought a motion to lift the interim suspension.

The Board found that the public safety concerns related specifically to the use of the caterer's endorsement at promoted events, not the operation of the licensed restaurant itself.

Balancing the prejudice to the Licensee against public safety, the Board rescinded the interim suspension subject to conditions, including the suspension of the caterer's endorsement and restricted hours of operation.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Dragon's Den Sports Bar.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and detailed summaries of witness evidence to the Registrar 10 days before the hearing.

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

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Blue Nile Restaurant Ltd. The licensee failed to appear despite being duly notified.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Embassy Nightclub.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice, to be completed 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of On the Rocks Restaurant and Lounge for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to incidents of overcrowding and permitting intoxicated persons on the premises.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 19-day suspension of the liquor licence.

A pre-hearing conference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Blu Kat Inc., operating as Sottovoce Wine & Pasta Bar.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other documents pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice, to be completed 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend and revoke the liquor licence of the respondent licensee.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a patron was allowed to enter with a gun and fired shots, intoxicated patrons were permitted on the premises, and the licensee failed to comply with a security condition.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 60-day suspension of the liquor licence.