Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, specifically serving an intoxicated person and permitting drunkenness and violent conduct.

A patron consumed approximately 15-16 alcoholic beverages over four hours, became highly intoxicated, and was subsequently pushed off an elevated dance floor, sustaining a head injury.

The tribunal found the eyewitness testimony credible and sufficient to establish that the patron was intoxicated, was served alcohol while intoxicated, and was assaulted on the premises.

The tribunal concluded that the licensee violated section 29 of the Act and subsection 45(1) of the Regulation.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Stampede Ranch (Guelph) Inc. The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar 10 days before the scheduled hearing, and ordered the Registrar to complete any further disclosure within the same timeframe.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for 21 days for allegedly permitting drunkenness on the premises.

An AGCO inspector observed four patrons exhibiting signs of intoxication.

The Board found that two of the patrons were drunk and that the licensee failed to take adequate steps to promptly remove them, thereby permitting drunkenness contrary to subsection 45(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

The Board invited written submissions on penalty.

A hearing was scheduled regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the licensee's liquor licence due to outstanding retail sales tax debt.

At the hearing, the Registrar advised that the licensee had remitted the outstanding debt of $141,036 in full and filed all returns.

The Registrar requested that the Notice of Proposal be withdrawn, and the licensee concurred.

The Board accepted the request and withdrew the Notice of Proposal.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Level Night Club for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations, including permitting an underage person to consume liquor and allowing an intoxicated patron on the premises.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 13-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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 regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting to overcrowding, selling liquor after hours, and failing to have readily identifiable security.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Board previously found that the licensee breached the Liquor Licence Act and ordered a 7-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The licensee proposed suspension dates which were acceptable to the Board.

The Board ordered the 7-day suspension to commence on April 26, 2008.

Following a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Palazzo Sincity, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a procedural order.

The Board ordered the Licensee and the Registrar to mutually disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and any available witness statements at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing date, pursuant to the AGCO Rules of Practice.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a restaurant and bar.

The City of Toronto intervened to object, citing a history of liquor and criminal violations by previous tenants at the same location and an over-concentration of licensed premises in the area.

The Board found that the objectors failed to meet the onus of proving that granting the licence would not be in the public interest.

The Board noted the applicant's experience, the lack of police problems since the applicant took over, and the applicant's willingness to accept conditions.

The application was approved subject to conditions including restricted hours and security camera requirements.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence to operate a restaurant cafe.

Two letters of objection were filed, but neither objector attended the hearing despite receiving adequate notice.

The Registrar took no position and had no concerns regarding the applicant.

The Board approved the application subject to statutory conditions and municipal regulations.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's authorization to operate an on-site grape winery retail store.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the licensee bought and sold 56 cases of sparkling wine without performing significant winemaking steps, breaching condition 2 of its authorization.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a three-day suspension of the authorization.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a hearing regarding a proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Shot House Pub.

The Board previously found the licensee breached subsection 45(1) of the regulations by permitting drunkenness on the premises on two occasions.

The Registrar sought a ten-day suspension, while the licensee proposed a two-day suspension.

The Board ordered a ten-day suspension, noting the extreme intoxication of a patron that led to an altercation and police intervention, and the failure of staff to recognize signs of intoxication or take steps to prevent drunkenness.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a liquor licence application by 1542288 Ontario Inc. (Tender Trap Restaurant), the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario granted the City of Toronto party status on consent.

The Board also ordered all parties to complete disclosure ten days before the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

An AGCO inspector observed an intoxicated female patron on the patio and an intoxicated male patron inside the premises who was served alcohol and permitted to stand behind the service bar.

The Board found that the licensee breached section 29 of the Act by supplying liquor to an intoxicated person, and breached the regulations by permitting drunkenness on the premises and allowing a patron behind the bar.

Written submissions on penalty were invited.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries to the Registrar 10 days prior to the hearing.

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

The applicant applied for a liquor licence to operate a sports bar and café.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application, and the City of Toronto and a local residents' association intervened and objected.

Prior to the hearing, the parties reached an agreement on a set of conditions to be attached to the licence, including video security, restricted hours on Mondays and Tuesdays, and rear exit lighting.

The Board approved the application subject to the agreed-upon conditions.

The Board previously found that the Licensee breached section 29 of Ontario Revised Regulation 719/90 under the Liquor Licence Act and ordered a two-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the suspension to commence on May 20, 2008, and continue until May 22, 2008.

The Registrar sought a 28-day suspension of the respondent's liquor licence following a finding that three patrons were permitted to be drunk on the premises.

The Board noted that the licensee failed to participate in the proceeding, demonstrating a disinterest in the licensing regime.

Balancing the need for general and specific deterrence with the licensee's recent clean record, the Board ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Applicant applied for a liquor licence for a premises that had a history of noise and public order complaints under a previous operator.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse the application based on past conduct and public interest concerns.

The City of Cambridge and local residents objected to the application.

The Registrar and the Applicant reached an agreement on conditions to address the conduct allegations.

The Board approved the application, finding that the public interest concerns were largely based on the previous operator, and imposed additional conditions to ensure the previous operators were not involved and to mitigate noise.

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 corporate licensee was ordered to disclose its witness list, witness summaries, and any recordings it intends to rely on at least 10 days before the hearing.

The Registrar's Representative was also ordered to complete any further disclosure 10 days prior to the hearing.