Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

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 both the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure at least 10 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 Hooley's Restaurant.

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 ten days before the scheduled hearing.

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 hearing to determine the appropriate sanction for a licensee found to have permitted drunkenness and served intoxicated patrons, contrary to the Liquor Licence Act.

The Registrar sought a 10-12 day suspension, citing the licensee's failure to fulfill responsibilities, lack of remorse, and a recent prior infraction.

The licensee requested a warning or a 1-2 day suspension, arguing the incident was isolated.

The Board ordered a 12-day suspension, emphasizing the seriousness of the offences, the licensee's abdication of responsibility by leaving inexperienced staff in charge, and the need for both specific and general deterrence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the Licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations, specifically overcrowding, permitting drunkenness, and permitting the consumption of a controlled substance.

Following a hearing, the Board found that the Licensee violated section 43 by exceeding the permitted capacity, relying on police exit counts.

The Board also found a violation of subsection 45(2) based on credible police testimony that a patron was openly smoking marijuana on the patio and the Licensee failed to take adequate preventative measures.

The allegation of permitting drunkenness under subsection 45(1) was dismissed due to insufficient identification and investigation of the allegedly intoxicated patrons.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence due to outstanding Retail Sales Tax debt.

At the hearing, the Registrar advised the Board that the licensee had remitted the outstanding debt in full and filed all returns.

The Registrar requested that the Notice of Proposal be withdrawn.

The Board accepted the request and ordered the Notice of Proposal withdrawn.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the respondent permitted unlawful gambling during a private party, failed to illuminate fire exit lights, and permitted intoxicated patrons on the premises.

The Board found the respondent breached the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Taking into account the respondent's prior suspension history and mitigating factors, the Board ordered a 15-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 respondent's liquor licence.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and 'will say' statements, ten days prior to the scheduled 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 mutual disclosure.

The licensee was ordered to provide a witness list, will-say statements, and documentary disclosure to the Registrar by February 23, 2009.

The Registrar was also ordered to complete any further disclosure by the same date.

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

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries by February 26, 2009, ahead of the scheduled hearing.

Following a finding that the licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act and a subsequent order for a 14-day suspension, the Board accepted the licensee's proposed suspension dates.

The Board ordered the liquor licence suspended for 14 consecutive days commencing March 15, 2009.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the authorization of an on-site grape winery retail store.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and a summary of each witness's evidence, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure by a specified deadline.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Pizza Mom Pizza Inc. The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries ten days before the hearing.

The Board also ordered the Registrar to complete further disclosure and provide particulars regarding the alleged contravention of subsection 45(1) of the Liquor Licence Act.

The licensee requested an amendment to a previous Board order regarding disclosure to more accurately reflect the oral order made at the pre-hearing conference.

The Board granted the request and amended the order to specify the mutual disclosure obligations of both the licensee and the Registrar, including the exchange of witness lists, evidence summaries, and toxicologist reports ten days before the hearing.

The Board also scheduled three additional hearing days.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment for allegedly serving beer to a minor.

The parties agreed on certain facts, including that a person under 19 was served beer and that the licensee's representative had requested identification.

The Vice-Chair issued a procedural order directing both the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, at least 10 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 suspend a liquor licence.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and toxicologist reports prior to the hearing.

The Board also scheduled three additional hearing days.

Following a finding of violations under the Liquor Licence Act and a subsequent decision ordering a seven-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence, the Board issued an order setting the specific dates for the suspension.

The suspension of the licence for Casual Restaurant Systems Inc., operating as Philthy McNasty's, was ordered to commence on April 14, 2009, and continue until April 21, 2009.

The Board previously found the Licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act by over-serving a patron who was subsequently involved in a motor vehicle accident, and violated regulations regarding public safety.

The Registrar sought a 21-day suspension, while the Licensee proposed a maximum of four days.

Weighing the serious nature of the violations against the fact that this was a first violation for a reasonably diligent and remorseful licence-holder, the Board ordered a 14-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 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.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence.

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 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.