Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Joe Kool's Restaurant.

At a pre-hearing, the parties jointly requested an adjournment pending the outcome of a motion for a stay of proceedings in a related matter before the Divisional Court, which raised the same legal issue.

The Board granted the adjournment sine die and scheduled a further pre-hearing.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of The Deck Pub & Grill.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and evidence summaries, and directed both the Registrar and the licensee to complete any further disclosure ten days before the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the liquor licence of Agogo Karaoke Inc. for multiple violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting to infractions including overcrowding, failing to clear signs of service, obstructing an inspection, and providing false information on a licence application.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 30-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Board previously ordered a 17-day suspension of the licensee's liquor licence for violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations.

The licensee appealed the decision to the Divisional Court and obtained a stay pending the appeal.

Following the dismissal of the appeal by the Divisional Court, the Board issued this order setting the new dates for the 17-day suspension, as proposed by the licensee and accepted by the Board.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to refuse to renew the licensee's liquor licence due to retail sales tax arrears of over $109,000.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered that conditions be added to the licence, requiring the licensee to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Revenue, pay $20,000 immediately, and ensure all future tax returns are filed on time with full payment.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent for failing to clear signs of sale and service and for serving liquor outside prescribed hours.

An inspector observed patrons consuming cold beer and open liquor at 2:53 a.m., past the 2:45 a.m. clearing time.

The respondent admitted to failing to clear signs of service but argued the business had since been sold and the new owner should not be punished.

The Board found the respondent in breach of the regulations and ordered a three-day suspension of the liquor licence, noting that breaches must be recorded against the previous licensee to prevent abuse of the transfer process.

The applicant applied for a liquor sales licence for an outdoor patio with a capacity of 20 persons.

The Gooderham & Worts Neighbourhood Association Inc. (GWNA) had filed a timely objection but subsequently reached a settlement agreement with the applicant.

At the hearing, representatives of a nearby condominium complex sought to be added as a party to object to the application, having missed the deadline to file their own objection.

The Board denied the condominium's motion, finding that adding them as a party at that late stage would severely prejudice the applicant, who had negotiated in good faith with the sole recognized objector.

Based on the settlement agreement, the Board approved the licence application subject to five conditions regarding hours of sale, noise control, and capacity.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposed Order to revoke the Registrant's registration as a lottery retailer after police seized counterfeit DVDs from his convenience store, leading to a criminal conviction under the Copyright Act.

At the hearing, the parties presented an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

The Board found the Registrant failed to act with honesty, integrity, or in accordance with the law, and ordered a 14-day suspension of his registration along with strict conditions regarding compliance and the sale of media.

Maya Records Inc. applied for a liquor sales licence for the indoor and outdoor areas of its premises, operating as Music Mansion.

Local residents objected to the application, citing concerns about noise, garbage, and the impact on the residential character of the neighbourhood.

The Board found that the applicant lacked a business plan to manage and control the sale of alcohol and outdoor events.

The Board concluded that granting the licence would be against the public interest and denied the application in its entirety.

The applicant applied for a liquor licence for a proposed establishment.

A resident objected to the application, citing concerns about noise, disturbances, and the establishment's proximity to a day care.

The Board found that the objector's concerns were purely speculative and that she did not represent the needs and wishes of the broader community.

The objector failed to establish that the issuance of the licence was not in the public interest.

The application was approved.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for permitting a drunk patron in the establishment.

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

The Board found a violation of s. 45(1) of O.Reg 719/90 and ordered a 9-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The licensee appealed an Order of Monetary Penalty issued by the Registrar.

At the hearing, the Registrar withdrew the allegations in the Order of Monetary Penalty because the licensee had surrendered its liquor licence.

The Board confirmed the acceptance of the withdrawal.

The applicant, operating as Silver City Bar & Grill, applied for additional licensed areas to increase its capacity.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to review the application, and local residents objected.

The residents provided evidence of a long-standing history of noise, violence, property damage, and disorderly conduct by patrons of the establishment.

The Board found that the applicant did not have control of the premises at its current capacity, as evidenced by recent liquor licence suspensions for permitting drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

The Board concluded that granting the application was not in the public interest and denied the application.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposed Order to suspend the Registrant's lottery retailer registration.

The Registrant had failed to notify the Deputy Registrar of three administrative penalties assessed by the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, in breach of its terms of registration.

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

The Vice-Chair accepted the joint submission and ordered a five-day suspension of the Registrant's registration.

The applicant applied for an additional outdoor licensed area for its pub and deli.

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

At the hearing, the parties and the resident objectors submitted Minutes of Settlement.

The Board approved the application for an outdoor area of 47 persons, subject to conditions including restrictions on music and hours of service, as agreed upon in the settlement.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario proposed to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent establishment on the basis that it had ceased operations and failed to surrender its licence, contrary to section 56 of O.Reg 719/90.

The licensee did not attend the hearing, which proceeded ex parte.

Based on an inspector's evidence that the premises were closed, empty, and up for sale, the Board found a breach of the regulation 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 Classic Cocktails Bar & Grill for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act regulations, specifically overcrowding and permitting a controlled substance on the premises, as well as breaching security conditions.

Following a hearing, the Board found that the licensee had breached section 43 of O.Reg 719/90 by permitting overcrowding on two occasions, and subsection 45(2) by permitting marijuana to be held and consumed on the patio.

The Board also found that the licensee breached conditions of its licence by failing to station security personnel as required.

The Board requested written submissions on penalty.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing tele-conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Capitol Concert Theatre.

The Vice-Chair ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar's Representative to disclose their witness lists, evidence summaries, and any further disclosure at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing dates.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of McGradies Tap & Grill.

The Board ordered the licensee to disclose its witness list and a detailed summary of each witness's evidence to the Registrar ten days before the hearing.

The Registrar was also ordered to complete any further disclosure ten days prior to the hearing.

Following a finding that the Licensee breached subsections 19(1) and 45(2) of Ontario Regulation 719/90, the Board ordered a 30-day suspension of its liquor licence.

The Licensee proposed acceptable suspension dates.

The Board ordered the suspension to commence on February 22, 2011, and continue until March 24, 2011.