Joyce Taylor

At a pre-hearing regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure between the Registrar and the Licensee.

Both parties were ordered to provide will-say statements and other required disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for allegedly permitting drunkenness and illegal drug use.

Undercover officers observed intoxicated patrons and the open rolling and smoking of marijuana on the premises' patio without staff intervention.

The Board found the evidence of the undercover officers credible and noted the licensee failed to produce surveillance video or staff testimony to contradict it.

The Board concluded the licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act and regulations, and invited submissions on penalty.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for serving liquor after hours and permitting an intoxicated patron on the premises.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting the breaches of the regulations.

The tribunal accepted the joint submission and ordered an eight-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent establishment for alleged violations including service after hours, failing to clear signs of service, permitting drunkenness, and operating an illegal poker tournament.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the licensee breached the regulations, and ordered a 13-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for failing to maintain a daily record of wine manufactured under its wine pub endorsement, contrary to s. 58(7) of O. Reg. 719/90.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting the breach.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar proposed to refuse a special occasion permit to the applicant due to an incident in 2007 where underage individuals were found consuming alcohol.

The parties reached an agreed statement of facts and a joint submission on disposition.

The Board approved the permit subject to a condition restricting minors from areas where alcohol is served, with a specific exception for a wine and cheese event.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent establishment following incidents where the transfer applicant obstructed an inspection and staff served intoxicated patrons.

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

The Board found breaches of the Liquor Licence Act, imposed a 22-day suspension, and added a condition prohibiting the transfer applicant from any involvement with the licensed business.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Vic's Place.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that patrons were allowed to remove liquor to an unlicensed outdoor area, in breach of subsection 34(1) of O. Reg. 719/90.

The Board accepted the Joint Submission on Disposition and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend and revoke the liquor licence of Timezone Bar and Restaurant due to multiple incidents of overcrowding, a locked fire exit, failure to post a suspension placard, and permitting drunken patrons.

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

The Board found the licensee breached the regulations and ordered a 60-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The licensee also withdrew its application for additional licensed areas.

The appellant Registrar appealed a Board decision granting a liquor licence to the respondent nightclub.

The appellant argued the Board failed to properly consider the past conduct of the respondent's principal and the public interest concerns of local residents.

The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal, finding that the Board applied the correct legal tests, properly weighed the evidence, and provided adequate reasons for its conclusions.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the respondent's liquor licence for operating a night club in violation of a municipal zoning by-law.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition, admitting the breach of section 50(a) of Ontario Revised Regulation 719/90.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Level Night Club, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure.

The licensee and the Registrar were directed to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure 14 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

At a pre-hearing conference 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, evidence summaries, and further disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that liquor inspectors found drunken patrons, permitted marijuana smoking, service to an intoxicated patron, and failure to clear signs of service after hours.

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensees' liquor licence for permitting drunkenness, illegal drugs, and unauthorized liquor on the premises.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding the licensees breached the regulations, and ordered a 14-day suspension of the liquor licence along with a new condition requiring dedicated security on Friday and Saturday nights.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued notices of proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Touché Resto-Lounge for overcrowding and unauthorized alcohol tasting.

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

The panel accepted the joint submission, finding that the licensee contravened the Liquor Licence Act and regulations.

The panel ordered a 25-day suspension of the liquor licence and added a condition requiring licensed security personnel on specific nights.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the respondent licensee after inspectors found patrons smoking marijuana on the dance floor.

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

The Board found that the licensee breached section 45(2) of Ontario Revised Regulation 719/90.

Accepting the joint submission, the Board ordered a 21-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the Kenricia Hotel and an order to immediately suspend it due to non-compliance with fire and health regulations.

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

The Licensee admitted the premises were not in compliance but noted progress in rectifying fire and electrical deficiencies.

The Board ordered that the interim suspension remain in place until the Licensee completes the required work and obtains fresh agency letters, or until December 24, 2007.

If the work is not completed by that date, the Licensee must surrender the licence.

The licensee brought a motion to adjourn the hearing, arguing that the panel was not fully bilingual and therefore could not properly conduct the hearing in French as requested under the French Language Services Act.

The licensee contended that both panel members must be fluent in French to understand the nuances of the arguments.

The Registrar opposed the motion, arguing that the panel met the requirements of the Act and the government's guidelines for French language services, as one member was fluent in French and an interpreter was provided.

The panel dismissed the motion, finding that it was capable of fully understanding the proceedings and conducting the hearing in accordance with its obligations under the French Language Services Act.