Richard Kulis

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of J&G's Sports Bar.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries ten days prior to the rescheduled hearing date.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing conference regarding multiple Notices of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of the Turkey Point Hotel.

The Board issued a procedural order directing both the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, at least 10 days prior to the yet-to-be-scheduled hearing date.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario issued a Notice of Proposal to suspend the licensee's liquor licence for serving alcohol after 2:00 a.m. and failing to clear signs of service, contrary to O. Reg. 719/90.

The licensee admitted to the violations but contested the Registrar's proposed 30-day suspension, arguing for an 11-day suspension based on cooperation and the fact that the premises were not open to the public at the time.

The Board considered the licensee's disciplinary history and mitigating factors, ultimately ordering a 15-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 licence of the establishment for allegedly permitting drunkenness on the premises.

AGCO inspectors observed a female patron sleeping at a booth who appeared intoxicated.

The establishment's staff testified that they had cut the patron off from alcohol service an hour prior when she began showing signs of intoxication, and allowed her to remain on the premises to wait for a safe ride home rather than sending her away alone in a taxi.

The Board accepted the staff's evidence, finding that the establishment took appropriate steps and did not permit drunkenness.

The allegation was dismissed.

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

The parties submitted an Agreed Statement of Facts admitting that a patron removed liquor from the premises and a rear fire door was locked contrary to fire safety regulations.

Based on a Joint Submission on Disposition, the Board ordered an 8-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario and the licensee agreed to rescind the interim suspension of the licensee's liquor licence following a fatal shooting outside the premises.

The Board ordered the suspension rescinded subject to strict conditions, including mandatory video surveillance, third-party security personnel, patron searches, and a 4:00 a.m. clearing time.

The Board previously found the Licensee violated the Liquor Licence Act regulations regarding patio overcrowding and permitting liquor to be removed from the premises.

The Registrar sought a 20-day suspension, while the Licensee proposed a 7-day suspension.

The Board considered the Licensee's lack of prior record and efforts to control the patio capacity as mitigating factors.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension, issued a warning, and added conditions requiring signage on the patio regarding capacity and removing alcohol.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the respondent's liquor licence.

The Board ordered the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure of witness lists and evidence summaries by February 26, 2009, ahead of 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 the respondent establishment for allegedly serving beer to a minor.

The parties agreed on certain facts, including that a person under 19 was served beer and that the licensee's representative had requested identification.

The Vice-Chair issued a procedural order directing both the licensee and the Registrar to complete mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Registrar of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario sought a sanction against the licensee for violations of the regulations under the Liquor Licence Act, specifically permitting drunkenness and possessing off-licence alcohol.

The Board had previously found the violations occurred.

The Registrar sought an 18-day suspension, noting a recent 10-day suspension for a similar offence, while the licensee requested a 7-day suspension.

The Board agreed with the Registrar, finding no mitigating circumstances, and ordered an 18-day suspension of the liquor licence.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Zucca Bar Inc. The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, 'will say' statements, and other required materials ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

The Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of Dale Roy Marshall operating as The Webbly.

The Board ordered both the Licensee and the Registrar to provide mutual disclosure, including witness lists and evidence summaries, ten days prior to 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 the corporate licensee.

The Board ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, witness statements, and other required documents ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

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 Licensee was ordered to provide a witness list and detailed evidence summaries, and both parties were ordered to complete disclosure ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario held a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the authorization of Milan Wineries Inc. to operate an on-site grape winery retail store.

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

Following a pre-hearing teleconference regarding a Notice of Proposal to suspend the liquor licence of Liongate Lounge, the Board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario ordered mutual disclosure of witness lists, witness statements, and other materials pursuant to Rule 10 of the AGCO Revised Rules of Practice, to be completed ten days prior to the scheduled hearing.

A pre-hearing teleconference was held regarding a Notice of Proposal to revoke the liquor licence of 1728272 Ontario Inc. The Board granted party status to 1779145 Ontario Inc., an applicant for a liquor licence at the same premises, as an intervenor.

The Board also issued procedural directions regarding disclosure and the Licensee's representation.

Following a finding that the licensee violated subsections 45(1) and 45(2) of O. Reg. 719/90 by permitting drunkenness and drug trafficking on the premises, the Board held a hearing to determine the appropriate sanction.

The Registrar sought a 12 to 14-day suspension, arguing the licensee was negligent and blind to the problems.

The licensee requested a 3-day suspension, noting the lack of prior violations and the financial impact.

The Board found that while the breaches were not deliberate, the licensee's lack of training and negligence warranted a specific and general deterrent.

The Board ordered a 7-day suspension of the liquor licence.

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

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

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 Licensee and the Registrar were ordered to exchange witness lists, will-say statements, and other disclosure pursuant to the AGCO Rules of Practice within four days of the conference.