Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

The Board previously ordered a 10-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence for a violation of section 43 of Ontario Regulation 719/90.

The licensee appealed, postponing the suspension, but subsequently abandoned the appeal and proposed new suspension dates acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the 10-day suspension to be served from November 2, 2009, to November 12, 2009.

The applicant sought registration as a gaming supplier in the class of lottery retailer.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to refuse the application on the basis that the applicant failed to disclose previous criminal convictions and charges on his application forms.

The Board found that the applicant's criminal offences, which were related to his business practices, and his deliberate deceit on the application forms demonstrated a lack of honesty and integrity.

The application for registration was refused.

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.

At the hearing, the parties agreed to amend the Notice of Proposal to include particulars that the licensee permitted drunkenness of five patrons and served liquor to two intoxicated patrons.

The licensee admitted to the allegations and consented to a 14-day licence suspension.

The Board found the contraventions established and ordered the agreed-upon 14-day suspension.

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 on the premises, contrary to subsection 45(1) of O.Reg 719/90.

Following a hearing, the Board found that the licensee permitted drunkenness in respect of one patron who was observed by police to be highly intoxicated inside the premises.

The Board dismissed the allegation regarding a second patron, finding insufficient evidence of intoxication.

The Board invited written submissions on penalty.

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

The licensee requested an adjournment because some of the disclosure provided by the Registrar's representative was illegible.

The Board granted the adjournment and ordered the Registrar's representative to provide a transcript of the inspectors' notes to the licensee ten days before the next hearing date.

Following 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 the Licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, will-say statements, and other disclosure at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Following the dismissal of the licensee's appeal by the Divisional Court, the Board issued an amended order setting new dates for a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence issued to Rejeanne's Bar and Grill Ltd. The suspension was ordered to commence on September 7, 2009.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence and an interim suspension order based on alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.

At the hearing, the Registrar withdrew the allegation under subsection 45(2) of the Act, and the licensee admitted to a breach of subsection 31(1)(c) of the regulations.

The licensee brought a motion to lift the interim suspension and presented a plan to upgrade management and address public safety concerns.

The Board ordered the interim suspension rescinded, subject to several conditions including age restrictions, security personnel requirements, and video surveillance.

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.

The licensee brought a motion to lift the suspension and presented a plan to upgrade and modify management of the establishment.

The Board rescinded the interim suspension subject to several conditions, including age restrictions, security personnel requirements, and video surveillance.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held 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 will-say statements ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Following a finding that the licensee permitted intoxicated patrons on its premises in violation of subsection 45(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension, while the licensee proposed a monetary penalty or a three-day suspension, citing remedial measures and a generally positive past record.

The Board noted it lacked jurisdiction to order a monetary penalty.

Balancing the seriousness of the violation and a prior similar incident against the licensee's remedial efforts and long-standing record, the Board ordered a nine-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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 Jan's County Pub.

The Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar's Representative to complete mutual disclosure of witness lists, summaries, and will-say statements ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The applicant applied for a liquor sales licence for the indoor area of its premises.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application after receiving written objections from local residents.

At the hearing, the objectors withdrew their objections after the parties agreed to a set of conditions.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario approved the application subject to statutory conditions, municipal regulations, and specific consent conditions regarding noise, security, and hours of service.

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

Both parties were ordered to disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and any further disclosure pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice at least ten days before the scheduled hearing.

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

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 ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Board previously found the Licensee, operating as Boston Pizza, in violation of sections 45.1, 46, and 34(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act.

A six-day suspension was ordered, and the Licensee was asked to propose suspension dates.

The Board accepted the proposed dates and ordered the liquor licence suspended for six consecutive days commencing September 4, 2009.

Following a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, 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.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Liongate Lounge for alleged breaches of a licence condition and violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The allegations included failing to notify the AGCO of criminal charges against the principal, having a deadbolted fire exit, and permitting marijuana use on the premises.

The Board found that the Licensee breached the condition and violated the regulations, noting the principal's forthrightness and prompt action regarding the marijuana use as mitigating factors.

The Board ordered a seven-day suspension of the liquor licence and added a condition requiring the Licensee to report the outcome of the criminal proceedings.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the corporate licensee's liquor licence due to outstanding Retail Sales Tax arrears of over $285,000.

The licensee admitted to the debt and proposed a payment plan, which the Board found unrealistic given the licensee's history of operating without a Vendor's Permit and failing to make payments.

The Board concluded the licensee could not reasonably be expected to be financially responsible or carry on business in accordance with the law, and ordered the immediate revocation 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 respondent establishment for failing to notify the AGCO of criminal charges, having a deadbolted fire exit, and permitting marijuana use on the premises.

The Board found that the licensee breached the condition to notify the AGCO of assault charges, and violated regulations regarding the fire exit and marijuana use.

Considering mitigating factors including the licensee's forthrightness and security measures, the Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence and added a condition requiring the licensee to report the outcome of the criminal proceedings.