Phillip Morris

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought to revoke the respondent's liquor licence following a police search of the premises.

The search uncovered an illegal handgun with an obliterated serial number in a basement office, as well as a hidden holster attached under the service bar.

The licensee admitted to separate violations for serving free alcohol and possessing liquor not purchased under licence.

The Board found that the basement office was part of the licensed premises and that the presence of the illegal handgun and holster constituted violations of the Liquor Licence Act and its regulations, as they afforded reasonable grounds for the belief that the business would not be carried out in accordance with the law.

The Board requested written submissions on disposition.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Club Menage Inc. for alleged violations of the Liquor Licence Act, including overcrowding and permitting intoxicated patrons.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission and ordered a 35-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor delivery service licence of the licensee for delivering liquor to a place other than a residence and failing to properly complete liquor delivery receipts.

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

The Board accepted the joint submission, finding that the licensee breached sections 15.4 and 15.5 of Ontario Regulation 718/90.

The Board ordered the licensee's liquor licence suspended for 21 consecutive days.

Following a finding that the Licensee violated subsection 45(2) of the Liquor Licence Act by failing to facilitate a police inspection of a locked liquor storage area, the Board held a hearing on sanction.

The Registrar sought a 21-day suspension, noting prior warnings, while the Licensee requested a caution.

Emphasizing the seriousness of the offence and the need for deterrence, the Board ordered a 10-day suspension of the liquor licence.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke a liquor licence, the Board ordered the corporate licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and complete further disclosure by July 31, 2007, ahead of the scheduled October hearing.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of a ferment on premise facility for alleged violations of Ontario Regulation 58/00.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that the licensee's staff bottled wine without the purchaser present, failed to number the carboy tag, and lacked required invoice information.

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

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Octapus Lounge for overcrowding.

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that there were 102 persons in the premises licensed for 51, in breach of section 43 of O. Reg. 719/90.

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

The Registrar proposed to revoke the liquor licence of a pizzeria after undercover police officers repeatedly purchased cocaine from the licensee's father, who was working in the premises.

A search warrant also uncovered a significant quantity of cocaine and drug paraphernalia.

The Board found that the licensee knew or was wilfully blind to the drug activities, constituting a breach of the regulations and affording reasonable grounds to believe the business would not be operated with integrity and honesty.

The Board ordered the immediate revocation of the licence, rejecting the licensee's request to voluntarily surrender it.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for purchasing liquor off-licence for sale.

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

The Board found the licensee breached the regulation and ordered a 5-day suspension of the liquor licence in accordance with the joint submission.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of the respondent after finding that the licensee permitted the sale or distribution of a narcotic on the premises.

The licensee had a lengthy history of infractions and suspensions.

The Board found that the licensee showed a recklessly cavalier attitude to the law and public safety, and that previous suspensions had not worked as a deterrent.

The Board ordered the immediate revocation of the liquor licence.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Mounties' Restaurant, alleging the licensee permitted drunkenness and failed to facilitate an inspection.

The Board dismissed the allegation of permitting drunkenness, finding the bartender did not serve the intoxicated patron and was attempting to remove the patron's beer when police arrived.

However, the Board found the licensee failed to facilitate an inspection because the bartender left in charge did not have a key to the locked liquor storage area, preventing police from inspecting it.

The Board invited written submissions on the appropriate penalty.

The Registrar issued a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Ross Bar & Grill Inc., alleging that the licensee permitted the sale and distribution of illegal drugs on the premises contrary to s. 45(2) of O. Reg. 719/90.

An undercover police officer purchased crack cocaine in the establishment in a blatant transaction that took only nine minutes, during which staff made no attempt to serve him food or alcohol.

The Board found the police evidence credible and concluded that the manager was wilfully blind and insufficiently vigilant, thereby 'permitting' the illegal activity.

The Board found the contravention occurred and invited written submissions on the appropriate penalty.

The appellant appealed a 28-day liquor licence suspension imposed by the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario for permitting dancers to consume drugs in a smoking room.

The Divisional Court dismissed the appeal, finding that whether the appellant had exclusive control of the room was an unappealable question of fact, and that the Board correctly interpreted 'premises' under s. 45(2) of O.Reg 719/90 to include the smoking room.

Costs of $3,000 were awarded to the respondent.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Phoenix Theatre, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued an order setting deadlines for mutual disclosure.

The corporate licensee and the Registrar were ordered to provide witness lists, statements, and other required disclosure ten days before the scheduled hearing date.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke a liquor licence, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure of witnesses and evidence.

The licensee and the Registrar were ordered to provide their respective disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled three-day hearing.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Winston Motor Hotel.

The Board ordered the corporate licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure of witnesses and evidence summaries ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the corporate licensee for serving an intoxicated patron.

The parties proceeded by way of an Agreed Statement of Facts and a Joint Submission on Disposition.

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

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

The corporate licensee and the Registrar were ordered to disclose witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials pursuant to Rule 7 of the AGCO Rules of Practice at least ten days before the scheduled hearing.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of New Royal Tavern.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, evidence summaries, and other materials pursuant to Rule 7 of the AGCO Rules of Practice, to be completed 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

At a pre-hearing conference regarding a proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Mink Nightclub, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered the corporate licensee and the Registrar to exchange witness lists, evidence summaries, and further disclosure 21 days prior to the scheduled hearing date.