Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

The applicant applied for an additional outdoor licensed area for 52 persons at its establishment.

The application was opposed by local residents.

At the hearing, the objectors withdrew their objections after the parties agreed to attach specific conditions to the liquor licence.

The Board approved the application subject to conditions requiring solid fencing of specific dimensions and restricting amplified sound from the outdoor area.

Following a finding that the Licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act by permitting drunkenness and allowing patrons to remove liquor from the premises, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension and a condition requiring 30-day retention of video surveillance, while the Licensee proposed a 6-day suspension and a warning.

The Board ordered a 10-day suspension, noting the seriousness of the infractions and the Licensee's prior history, and added a condition requiring the Licensee to maintain video surveillance records for a minimum of 7 days.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for overcrowding and permitting underage patrons to consume alcohol.

The parties reached an agreed statement of facts, admitting to the violations.

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

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the establishment for alleged violations of the regulations, specifically failing to clear signs of service, permitting the removal of liquor from licensed areas, and permitting drunkenness.

The licensee admitted to the contraventions but contested the proposed 14-day suspension.

The Board found that the licensee contravened the regulations based on the uncontested evidence of inspectors who observed patrons consuming alcohol in unauthorized areas and exhibiting pronounced signs of intoxication.

Considering the licensee's admission, remorse, and implementation of corrective measures, the Board determined that a 9-day suspension was the appropriate sanction for specific and general deterrence.

The Board previously found the Licensee violated subsection 45(1) of O.Reg 719/90 by permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises.

The Registrar sought a 10 to 12-day suspension, noting the Licensee's failure to monitor the establishment and two prior suspensions for similar violations.

The Licensee requested a written warning, arguing the patron may have just entered and the bartender could not see the entire premises.

The Board ordered a 12-day suspension, emphasizing the need for progressive discipline and the Licensee's duty to proactively monitor the establishment.

Following a finding that the licensee violated regulations under the Liquor Licence Act by permitting drunkenness and committing minor regulatory infractions, a hearing was held to determine the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 7 to 10 day suspension, while the licensee argued for 2 to 4 days, citing a generally good compliance record and the economic impact on staff.

The Board ordered a 6-day suspension, noting the seriousness of permitting drunkenness and the licensee's prior disciplinary record.

The Registrar sought to suspend the licensee's liquor licence based on an alleged violation of the Liquor Licence Act.

At the hearing, the Registrar's principal witness failed to attend despite being properly summoned.

The licensee brought a motion to dismiss the matter.

The Board granted the motion and dismissed the allegations, finding that proceeding or adjourning would be prejudicial to the licensee who had attended with witnesses and incurred costs.

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 supplying liquor to an intoxicated person.

Following a hearing, the Board found that a female patron exhibited clear signs of intoxication, including unsteadiness and slurred speech, and had been served alcohol while in that state.

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

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, specifically failing to clear signs of service, obstructing an inspection, and failing to facilitate an inspection.

The Board found that the evidence did not establish that the liquid in the glasses was alcohol or that the bartender was destroying evidence, dismissing the failure to clear and obstruction charges.

However, the Board found that the bartender failed to facilitate the inspection by ignoring the inspectors' knocking and continuing to empty glasses before unlocking the door.

A violation of subsection 45(2) of the Act was found, and submissions on penalty were requested.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a hearing to determine the appropriate sanction for a licensee found to have violated the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations by permitting liquor in an unlicensed area, allowing patrons to become intoxicated, permitting a minor to consume alcohol, and improperly inspecting identification.

The Registrar sought a 10-day suspension, while the licensee requested a 4-day suspension, citing remedial actions taken.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension, noting the seriousness of the breaches and a recent prior infraction, while acknowledging the licensee's efforts to improve security and compliance.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought a sanction against the Licensee for permitting disorderly conduct on its premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

Following a finding of liability, the Registrar requested a seven-day suspension, while the Licensee argued for a warning, noting it was a first offence at this location and citing potential provocation by the inspector.

The Board found that the Licensee failed to adequately supervise the premises and prevent the disorderly conduct.

Balancing the seriousness of the violation with the mitigating factors, the Board ordered a five-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding an application by Jean-Pierre + Co Ici Inc for a liquor sales licence.

The City of Toronto requested party status as an intervener, which the applicant did not oppose.

The Board granted the City of Toronto party status as an intervener and ordered all parties to disclose their witness lists and evidence summaries ten days before the scheduled hearing.

The applicant applied for a liquor delivery service licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse the licence based on the applicant's recent criminal convictions for credit card theft and fraud, which occurred while he was employed by a liquor delivery service.

The Board upheld the refusal, finding that the applicant's past conduct afforded reasonable grounds to believe he would not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty, as required by clause 6(2)(d) of the Liquor Licence Act.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor delivery service licence and an order to immediately suspend the licence on an interim basis.

Following the presentation of evidence at the hearing, the licensee brought a motion to lift the interim suspension order.

The Board denied the motion, finding that due to the seriousness of the allegations and their possible impact on the public, it was in the public interest to maintain the interim suspension until a final decision is rendered.

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

The licensee's representative failed to participate.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar ten days prior to the scheduled hearing, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure within the same timeframe.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Shooters Sports Bar Inc. The parties requested that the hearing be scheduled for January 2010.

The Vice-Chair issued a procedural order directing both the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and statements, at least ten days prior to the 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 1682298 Ontario Inc., operating as Spearmint Rhino Gentlemen's Club.

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

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 and the Registrar were ordered to disclose witness lists, detailed summaries of witness evidence, and other required materials ten days prior to the scheduled hearing dates.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a hearing regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for permitting drunkenness on the premises.

The Board previously found that the licensee breached the regulation by allowing two intoxicated patrons to remain on the premises, who were subsequently involved in a serious motor vehicle accident.

After considering aggravating factors, including the licensee's prior record of suspensions, and mitigating factors regarding staff actions, the Board ordered a 30-day suspension of the liquor licence.

Following a decision finding the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and ordering a 9-day suspension, the Board requested the licensee propose suspension dates.

The Board rejected the licensee's proposed dates in January 2010 as they fell outside the 90-day parameter, but accepted the alternate proposed dates of November 8 to 16, 2009.

The Board ordered the 9-day suspension to commence on November 8, 2009.