Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

Following a finding that the licensee breached section 43 of O.Reg 719/90 by permitting overcrowding on its patio, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario determined the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a four-day suspension, while the licensee requested a charitable donation or a one-day suspension.

Noting that the Board lacks authority to order charitable donations and considering the licensee's due diligence efforts alongside the seriousness of overcrowding, the Board ordered a two-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar sought a 14-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence for serving a minor and failing to properly inspect identification.

The Board previously found the licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act in respect of one patron.

Considering mitigating factors, including the licensee's acknowledgment of the error and positive response to past discipline, but also noting the seriousness of serving minors and the licensee's history of violations, the Board ordered an 8-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 alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations.

The allegations included permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises and failing to clear signs of service after hours.

The Board heard evidence from police officers and a liquor inspector regarding incidents on three separate dates.

The Board found the evidence credible and concluded that the Licensee breached subsection 45(1) and section 29 of O. Reg 719/90.

Written submissions on penalty were invited.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of PM Eglinton Inc. operating as Philthy McNasty's Restaurant.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a drunken patron assaulted an off-duty staff member and the ensuing fight spilled onto the street, constituting a breach of subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence based on alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

Undercover inspectors observed multiple patrons exhibiting signs of severe intoxication, patrons consuming alcohol in unlicensed stairwells, and staff serving alcohol after the 4:00 a.m. extended deadline.

The Board found the evidence of the inspectors credible and concluded that the respondent violated provisions regarding permitting drunkenness, serving intoxicated persons, serving outside prescribed hours, and permitting the removal of liquor from licensed premises.

Allegations of serving a minor and permitting unauthorized persons behind the bar were dismissed due to insufficient evidence.

The applicants applied for a liquor sales licence for their restaurant.

Resident objectors opposed the application, raising concerns about drinking and driving due to a lack of local taxi service, security, and alleged contraventions of the regulations regarding multiple businesses and premises used as a dwelling.

The Board found that the applicants were responsible business operators with reasonable plans to develop their food service business.

The Board also found no contravention of the regulations, as the licensed areas were physically and functionally separate from the applicants' dwelling and other businesses.

The application was approved.

A hearing was held regarding an Order of Immediate Suspension of the registrant's gaming supplier registration.

The registrant had sold the business, terminating his contract with the OLG and his registration as a lottery retailer.

On consent, the Board ordered that the immediate suspension remain in place until the registrant surrenders his break open ticket seller registration.

The Board also amended a condition on the new owner's registration to allow the former owner to act as a clerk to sell and redeem tickets.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a hearing regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend and revoke the liquor licence of Cane Grove Restaurant.

The hearing was adjourned to a date to be scheduled.

The Board ordered the Registrar's Representative to provide proper DVD disclosure to the Licensee's Representative to replace previously disclosed DVDs that were inaccessible.

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

Following a hearing, the Board found that the licensee contravened the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations by obstructing a police officer from conducting an inspection, failing to clear signs of service by 2:45 a.m., permitting patrons to remove liquor from the premises, and permitting drunkenness.

The Board noted that the licensee locked the doors to prevent a police inspection and allowed intoxicated patrons to exit with alcohol after hours.

Written submissions on penalty were invited.

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

The respondent requested an adjournment of the hearing to accommodate their legal representative's availability.

The Board granted the adjournment but ordered that the interim suspension remain in effect until the final decision is rendered, citing the seriousness of the allegations and the potential impact on public safety.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence to operate a pub.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application and took no position on the public interest aspects at the hearing.

Previous objectors withdrew their objections and did not attend the hearing.

The Board found that the onus to prove the licence was not in the public interest had not been met.

The application for a liquor licence was approved subject to statutory conditions and municipal regulations.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for permitting a drunken patron and overcrowding.

The licensee admitted to the breaches via an Agreed Statement of Facts.

The Board accepted a joint submission and ordered a 28-day suspension, to be held in abeyance pending the completion of a transfer application for the sale of the business.

Following a finding that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act by serving a minor and failing to inspect identification, the Board determined the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 10-day suspension, while the licensee argued for a 3-day suspension, citing the minor's deceitful behaviour.

The Board rejected the licensee's attempt to blame the patron and noted the lack of policies to prevent underage consumption.

A 7-day suspension was ordered, balancing the seriousness of the offence with the fact that it was a first offence for a small establishment.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent licensee, alleging that the licensed premises were used for trafficking cocaine.

Following an undercover police operation, officers purchased cocaine from an associate of the licensee after contacting the licensee by phone.

The Board found that the licensee arranged the drug deals and was in a partnership to traffic drugs from the premises.

The Board concluded that the licensee breached subsection 45(2) of O.Reg 719/90 and section 6(2)(d) of the Liquor Licence Act.

Written submissions on penalty were requested.

The applicant applied for a liquor sales licence for the Platinum Lounge.

During a pre-hearing teleconference, the City of Toronto requested party status.

On consent of the Registrar and the applicant, the Board granted the City of Toronto party status.

As the applicant was not ready to proceed with a hearing, the matter was adjourned sine die on consent.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence for failing to file and pay retail sales tax on time, in breach of section 6 of the Liquor Licence Act.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, noting that the licensee had paid the arrears in full prior to the hearing.

The Board found a breach of section 6, accepted the joint submission, and ordered that a condition be attached to the licence requiring timely filing and payment of retail sales tax returns for the subsequent seven months.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar to disclose their lists of witnesses and detailed summaries of each witness's evidence at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing date, pursuant to the AGCO Rules of Practice.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an order setting the dates for a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence held by VN Spring Rolls Inc., operating as BABY BLUE.

The Board had previously found the licensee in breach of section 29 of Ontario Revised Regulation 719/90 and ordered the suspension.

The suspension was ordered to commence on August 17, 2008, and end on August 27, 2008.

The Board issued an amending order to correct clerical errors in its previous decision dated July 23, 2008, regarding the liquor licence of 1186540 Ontario Inc. operating as Rack & Q. The amendments corrected the date of an inspector's visit and the number of infractions alleged against the licensee.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of G Spot Bistro Inc. for serving and permitting the consumption of liquor after hours.

The licensee admitted to the violations and submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found the licensee breached section 29 and subsection 25(1) of Ontario Regulation 719/90 and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.