Liquor Licence Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19

Liquor Licence Act

R.S.O. 1990, CHAPTER L.19

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Amended by:  1993, c. 31, s. 4; 1993, c. 38, s. 68; 1994, c. 18, s. 5; 1994, c. 27, s. 88; 1994, c. 37, ss. 13-18; 1996, c. 2, s. 69; 1996, c. 26, s. 3; 1996, c. 32, s. 73; 1997, c. 10, s. 24; 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, ss. 166-175; 1998, c. 18, Sched. G, s. 63; 1998, c. 24; 1999, c. 12, Sched. F, s. 29; 2000, c. 26, Sched. B, s. 13; 2001, c. 9, Sched. D, s. 9; 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7; 2004, c. 12; 2004, c. 28; 2006, c. 11, Sched. B, s. 8; 2006, c. 32, Sched. D, s. 7; 2006, c. 34, s. 16.

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CONTENTS

Definitions

      1.  In this Act,

“alcohol” means a product of fermentation or distillation of grains, fruits or other agricultural products, and includes synthetic ethyl alcohol; (“éthanol”)

“beer” means any beverage containing alcohol in excess of the prescribed amount obtained by the fermentation of an infusion or decoction of barley, malt and hops or of any similar products in drinkable water; (“bière”)

“Board” means the board of the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario established under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996; (“conseil”)

“brew on premise facility” means premises where equipment for the making of beer or wine on the premises is provided to individuals; (“centre de brassage libre-service”)

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the definition of “brew on premise facility” is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (1).  See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (1), 42 (2).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 1 is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (2) by adding the following definitions:

“conservation officer” means a conservation officer appointed under subsection 87 (1) of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act, 1997 who is engaged in carrying out his or her duties; (“agent de protection de la nature”)

“ferment on premise facility” means premises where equipment for the making of beer or wine on the premises is provided to individuals; (“centre de fermentation libre-service”)

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (2), 42 (2).

“government store” means a government store established under the Liquor Control Act; (“magasin du gouvernement”)

“licence” means a licence issued under this Act; (“permis”)

“liquor” means spirits, wine and beer or any combination thereof and includes any alcohol in a form appropriate for human consumption as a beverage, alone or in combination with any other matter; (“alcool”)

“manufacturer” means a person who produces liquor for sale; (“fabricant”)

“municipality” means a local municipality; (“municipalité”)

“Ontario wine” means,

         (a)    wine produced in Ontario from grapes, cherries, apples or other fruits grown in Ontario, the concentrated juice of those fruits or other agricultural products containing sugar or starch and includes Ontario wine to which is added herbs, water, honey, sugar or the distillate of Ontario wine or cereal grains grown in Ontario,

         (b)    wine produced by the alcoholic fermentation of Ontario honey, with or without the addition of caramel, natural botanical flavours or the distillate of Ontario honey wine, or

         (c)    wine produced from a combination of,

                        (i)    apples grown in Ontario or the concentrated juice thereof to which is added herbs, water, honey, sugar or the distillate of Ontario wine or cereal grains grown in Ontario, and

                       (ii)    the concentrated juice of apples grown outside of Ontario,

in such proportion as is prescribed; (“vin de l’Ontario”)

“permit” means a permit issued under this Act; (“permis de circonstance”)

“prescribed” means prescribed by the regulations; (“prescrit”)

“Registrar” means the Registrar of Alcohol and Gaming within the meaning of the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act, 1996; (“registrateur”)

“regulations” means the regulations made under this Act; (“règlements”)

“sell” means to supply for remuneration, directly or indirectly, in any manner by which the cost is recovered from the person supplied, alone or in combination with others, and “sale” has a corresponding meaning; (“vendre”, “vente”)

“spirits” means any beverage containing alcohol obtained by distillation; (“spiritueux”)

“supply” includes a licensee’s permitting the consumption on licensed premises of wine that a patron has brought onto the premises, in accordance with the regulations, for the patron’s consumption, alone or in the company of others; (“fournir”)

“wine” means any beverage containing alcohol in excess of the prescribed amount obtained by the fermentation of the natural sugar contents of fruits, including grapes, apples and other agricultural products containing sugar, and including honey and milk. (“vin”)  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 1; 1996, c. 26, s. 3 (1); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 166; 1998, c. 24, s. 1; 2002, c. 17, Sched. F, Table; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (1, 2); 2004, c. 28, s. 1.

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 1 is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (3)  by adding the following subsection:

Interpretation of “interested person”

      (2)  For the purposes of this Act, a person is deemed to be interested in another person if,

         (a)    the first person has, or may have in the opinion of the Registrar based on reasonable grounds, a beneficial interest of any kind, either directly or indirectly, in the other person’s business, including but not limited to a holder, directly or indirectly, of shares or other securities;

         (b)    the first person exercises, or may exercise in the opinion of the Registrar based on reasonable grounds, direct or indirect control over the other person’s business; or

         (c)    the first person has provided, or may have provided in the opinion of the Registrar based on reasonable grounds, direct or indirect financing to the other person’s business.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (3).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (3), 42 (2).

      2.  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (2).

      3.  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (3).

      4.  Repealed:  1993, c. 38, s. 68.

Licences and Permits

Licence or permit required

      5.  (1)  No person shall keep for sale, offer for sale or sell liquor except under the authority of a licence or permit to sell liquor or under the authority of a manufacturer’s licence.

Soliciting orders

      (2)  No person shall canvass for, receive or solicit orders for the sale of liquor unless the person is the holder of a licence or permit to sell liquor or unless the person is the holder of a licence to represent a manufacturer.

Delivery for fee

      (3)  No person shall deliver liquor for a fee except under the authority of a licence to deliver liquor.

Exception

      (4)  Subsections (1), (2) and (3) do not apply to the sale or delivery of liquor by or under the authority of the Liquor Control Board of Ontario under the Liquor Control Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 5.

Licence required, brew on premise facility

      5.1  No person shall operate a brew on premise facility except under the authority of a licence to operate such a facility.  1998, c. 24, s. 2.

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 5.1 is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, section 16 (4) and the following substituted:

Licence required, ferment on premise facility

      5.1  No person shall operate a ferment on premise facility except under the authority of a licence to operate such a facility.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (4).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (4), 42 (2).

Licence to sell

      6.  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a licence to sell liquor.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 6 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements

      (2)  Subject to subsection (4) or (4.1), an applicant is entitled to be issued a licence to sell liquor except if,

         (a)    having regard to the applicant’s financial position, the applicant cannot reasonably be expected to be financially responsible in the conduct of the applicant’s business;

(b), (c)  Repealed:  1998, c.18, Sched. E, s. 167 (1).

         (d)    the past or present conduct of the persons referred to in subsection (3) affords reasonable grounds for belief that the applicant will not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty;

         (e)    the applicant or an employee or agent of the applicant makes a false statement or provides false information in an application under this Act;

          (f)    the applicant is carrying on activities that are, or will be, if the applicant is licensed, in contravention of this Act or the regulations;

      (f.1)    the applicant is carrying on activities that contravene, or will contravene if the applicant is licensed, a by-law of the City of Toronto passed under subsection 62.1 (1);

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause (f.1) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 32, Schedule D, subsection 7 (1) and the following substituted:

      (f.1)    the applicant is carrying on activities that contravene, or will contravene if the applicant is licensed, a by-law of a municipality passed under subsection 62.1 (1);

See: 2006, c. 32, Sched. D, ss. 7 (1), 18 (2).

         (g)    the premises, accommodation, equipment and facilities in respect of which the licence is to be issued are not, or will not be, if the applicant is licensed, in compliance with this Act and the regulations; or

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (2) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (5) by striking out “or” at the end of clause (g) and by adding the following clause:

      (g.1)    the applicant is not able to demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Registrar that he, she or it will exercise sufficient control, either directly or indirectly, over the business, including the premises, accommodation, equipment and facilities in respect of which the licence is to be issued; or

See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (5), 42 (2).

         (h)    the licence is not in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents of the municipality in which the premises are located.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 6 (2); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 167 (1, 2); 2006, c. 11, Sched. B, s. 8 (1).

Idem

      (3)  Clause (2) (d) applies to the following persons:

           1.    The applicant.

           2.    An officer or director of the applicant.

           3.    A person holding more than 10 per cent of the equity shares of the applicant or an officer or director of such person.

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, paragraph 3 is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (6) and the following substituted:

           3.    A person who is interested in another person, as described in subsection 1 (2).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (6), 42 (2).

           4.    A person having a beneficial interest in the business of the applicant.

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, paragraph 4 is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (6) and the following substituted:

           4.    A person having responsibility for the management or operation of the business of the applicant.

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (6), 42 (2).

           5.    A person having responsibility for the management or operation of the business of the applicant.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 6 (3).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, paragraph 5 is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (6).  See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (6), 42 (2).

Prohibition

   (4)  A licence to sell liquor shall not be issued,

  (a)  to a manufacturer; or

  (b)  to a person who by reason of an agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person is likely to promote the sale of liquor or to sell the liquor of a manufacturer exclusive of any other manufacturer.  1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 167 (3).

Same

   (4.1)  Subject to subsection (4.2), a licence to sell liquor shall not be issued,

  (a)  to a person who is under agreement with any person to sell the liquor of any manufacturer;

  (b)  to a person who is associated or connected with a manufacturer or financially interested in a manufacturer as to be likely to promote the sale of liquor of that manufacturer;

  (c)  to a person who by reason of an agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person is likely to promote the sale of liquor of any manufacturer;

  (d)  to a person for premises in which a manufacturer has an interest, whether freehold or leasehold, or by way of mortgage or charge or other encumbrance, or by way of mortgage, lien or charge upon any personal property in the premises and whether the interest is direct or indirect or contingent or by way of suretyship or guarantee; or

  (e)  to a person in respect of a business in which a manufacturer has an interest by way of a franchise agreement.  1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 167 (3).

Exception

   (4.2)  The Registrar may issue a licence to sell liquor to an applicant mentioned in subsection (4.1) even if there is a financial relationship between the applicant and a manufacturer once the Board has considered the nature and extent of the financial relationship and it is not contrary to the public interest to issue the licence.  1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 167 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (5).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (4.2) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (7) by striking out “once the Board has” and substituting “after having”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (7), 42 (2).

Definition

      (5)  In this section,

“equity share” means a share of a class of shares that carries a voting right either under all circumstances or under some circumstances that have occurred and are continuing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 6 (5).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (5) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (8).  See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (8), 42 (2).

Effect of default under Retail Sales Tax Act

      (6)  Despite any other provision of this Act, the Registrar shall not renew or transfer a licence to sell liquor or a licence to operate a brew on premise facility and no person is entitled to the renewal or transfer of either of those licences if the holder of the licence is in default of filing a return to the Minister of Finance or of paying any tax, interest or penalty assessed under the Retail Sales Tax Act.  1998, c. 24, s. 3; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (6) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (9) by striking out “brew on premise facility” and substituting “ferment on premise facility”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (9), 42 (2).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 6 is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (10) by adding the following subsection:

Two-year prohibition on applying for licence after refusal or revocation

      (7)  No person who is refused a licence to sell liquor or who is refused a renewal of a licence to sell liquor or whose licence to sell liquor is revoked for any ground set out in clauses (2) (a) to (f.1) may apply to the Registrar for a licence to sell liquor until two years have passed since the refusal or revocation.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (10).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (10), 42 (2).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the Act is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (11) by adding the following section:

Inquiries

      6.1  (1)  The Registrar may make such inquiries and conduct such investigations into the character, financial history and competence of an applicant for any licence under this Act, or a renewal of a licence, the holder of a licence, or persons interested in the holder of the licence or interested in the premises to which the licence relates, or a director, officer or shareholder of any such person, as are necessary to determine whether the applicant or licensee meets the requirements of this Act and the regulations.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (11).

Corporations or partnerships

      (2)  If the applicant or holder of the licence is a corporation or partnership, the Registrar may make inquiries into or conduct investigations of the directors, officers, shareholders or partners of the applicant, the holder of the licence or persons interested in the holder, the owner, or persons interested in the owner, of the premises to which the licence relates or would relate if the licence were issued.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (11).

Costs

      (3)  The applicant or licensee shall pay the reasonable costs of the inquiries or investigations or provide security to the Registrar in a form acceptable to the Registrar for the payment.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (11).

Collection of information

      (4)  The Registrar may require information or material from any person who is the subject of the inquiries or investigations and may request information or material from any person who the Registrar has reason to believe can provide information or material relevant to the inquiries or investigations.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (11).

Verification of information

      (5)  The Registrar may require that any information provided under subsection (4) be verified by statutory declaration.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (11).

Disclosure

      (6)  Despite section 17 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and section 10 of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, the head of an institution within the meaning of those Acts shall disclose to the Registrar the information or material that the Registrar requires under subsection (4).  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (11).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (11), 42 (2).

Public notice of application

      7.  (1)  Subject to subsection (2), the Registrar shall give notice of an application for a licence to sell liquor to the residents of the municipality in which the premises are located by giving notice,

         (a)    in the prescribed manner in a newspaper having general circulation in the municipality; and

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause (a) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (12) by striking out “and” at the end and substituting “or”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (12), 42 (2).

         (b)    in any other manner that the Registrar considers desirable.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (6).

Exception

      (2)  The Registrar is not required to give notice under subsection (1) if the applicant for the licence is disentitled under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 7 (2); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 168 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (2) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (13) by adding at the end “or if the Registrar is satisfied that, having regard to the applicant for the licence, the location of the premises to which the licence will apply and the needs and wishes of the residents of the municipality in which the premises are located, the issuance of the licence is in the public interest”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (13), 42 (2).

Submissions

      (3)  In a notice given under subsection (1), the Registrar shall request from the residents of the municipality written submissions as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 7 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Idem

      (4)  Written submissions concerning an application shall be made in the prescribed manner and within the prescribed time.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 7 (4).

Registrar to consider application

      8.  (1)  The Registrar shall consider an application for a licence to sell liquor.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

No objections

      (2)  If, after giving notice of an application under subsection 7 (1), the Registrar receives no written objections to the application from the residents of the municipality within the time for making submissions, the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection 6 (2), (4) or (4.1); or

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause (a) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, section 16 (14) and the following substituted:

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection 6 (2), (4) or (4.1);

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (14), 42 (2).

         (b)    issue a proposal to review the application.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, clause (b) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, section 16 (14) and the following substituted:

         (b)    issue a proposal to review the application; or

         (c)    issue a proposal to refuse the application.

See: See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (14), 42 (2).

Conditions on consent

      (3)  Where the Registrar approves an application under clause (2) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

Objections

      (4)  If, after giving notice of an application under subsection 7 (1), the Registrar receives one or more written objections to the application from the residents of the municipality within the time for making submissions, the Registrar shall consider the objections and may,

         (a)    call a public meeting;

         (b)    issue a proposal to review the application; or

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (4) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (15) by striking out “or” at the end of clause (b) and by adding the following clause:

      (b.1)    issue a proposal to refuse the application; or

See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (15), 42 (2).

         (c)    approve the application if,

                        (i)    the Board is of the opinion that the objections are frivolous or vexatious, and

                       (ii)    the applicant is not otherwise disentitled under this Act.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

No notice

      (5)  If no notice of an application is given under subsection 7 (1) because the applicant is disentitled under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1), the Registrar shall issue a proposal to review the application.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (7).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (5) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (16) and the following substituted:

No notice

      (5)  If no notice of an application is given under subsection 7 (1) because the applicant is disentitled under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g.1) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1), the Registrar shall issue a proposal to refuse to issue the licence.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (16). 

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (16), 42 (2).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the Act is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (17) by adding the following section:

Risk-based licensing

      8.1  (1)  The Board may establish criteria for holders of licences to sell liquor and for premises in respect of which a licence to sell liquor is issued based on factors related to the risk to the public, public safety, the public interest and the risk of non-compliance with the Act and the regulations by the holder of a licence.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (17).

Conditions

      (2)  The Board, where it has established criteria under subsection (1), may specify conditions that may be imposed on a holder’s licence to sell liquor and on the premises in respect of which the licence is issued.. 2006, c. 34, s. 16 (17).

Designations

      (3)  Based on the Registrar’s assessment of risk, he or she may designate holders of licences and premises in respect of which a licence to sell liquor is issued in accordance with the criteria established by the Board and may impose on the holder’s licence one or more conditions from among those specified by the Board.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (17).

Redesignations

      (4)  The Registrar may redesignate a holder of a licence or the premises if there is a change in circumstances that satisfies the Registrar that the holder of the licence or the premises should be redesignated and, on redesignation, the Registrar may add, remove or otherwise change the conditions imposed on the licence and premises.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (17).

Consolidation of licences to sell liquor

      (5)  The Registrar may consolidate two or more licences to sell liquor into one licence to sell liquor where the premises in respect of which the licences have been or are to be issued are contiguous, adjacent to or reasonably related to each other and,

         (a)    the holder of each licence is the same person; or

         (b)    the holders of the licences are related parties or interested persons as described in subsection 1 (2).  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (17).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (17), 42 (2).

Public meeting

      9.  (1)  If a public meeting is called under clause 8 (4) (a), the Registrar shall give notice in the prescribed manner of a time and place for the meeting.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Member to conduct meeting

      (2)  A member of the Board shall conduct the public meeting.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Representations by residents

      (3)  The member shall receive representations from the residents of the municipality in which the premises are located as to whether the issuance of the licence is in the public interest having regard to the needs and wishes of the residents.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (3).

Idem

      (4)  The member shall consider the representations of the residents in determining whether to approve the application.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (4).

Member to consider application

      (5)  After the meeting has been held, the member shall consider the application and may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection 6 (2), (4) or (4.1); or

         (b)    direct that a proposal to review the application be issued.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (5); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 170.

Conditions on consent

      (6)  A member who approves an application under clause (5) (a) may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 9 (6).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 9 is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (18) by adding the following subsection:

Exception

      (7)  Despite a direction made under clause (5) (b) or approval under clause 5 (a) or subsection (6), the Registrar may issue a notice of proposal to refuse to issue the licence.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (18).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (18), 42 (2).

Licence to deliver

      10.  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a licence to deliver liquor.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 10 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements

      (2)  Subject to subsection (5), an applicant for a licence to deliver liquor is entitled to the issuance of the licence unless the applicant is disentitled for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 10 (2).

Registrar to consider application

      (3)  An application for a licence shall be considered by the Registrar, and the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (2); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to issue the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (8).

Conditions on consent

      (4)  Where the Registrar approves an application for a licence under clause (3) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (8).

Prohibition

      (5)  A licence to deliver liquor shall not be issued,

         (a)    to a person who is under agreement with any person to sell or deliver the liquor of any manufacturer;

         (b)    to a manufacturer or to a person who is so associated or connected therewith or financially interested therein as to be likely to promote the sale or delivery of liquor of that manufacturer; or

         (c)    to a person who by reason of an agreement, arrangement or understanding with any person is likely to promote the sale or delivery of liquor of any manufacturer.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 10 (5).

Licence to represent manufacturer

      11.  (1)  No person shall directly or indirectly act as or purport to be an agent or representative of a manufacturer in respect of the sale of liquor or canvass for, receive, take or solicit an order for the sale of liquor by a manufacturer unless the person is the holder of a licence to represent that manufacturer.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 11 (1).

Applying for licence

      (2)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a licence to represent a manufacturer.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 11 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements

      (3)  An applicant for a licence to represent a manufacturer is entitled to the issuance of the licence unless the applicant is disentitled for any ground under clause 6 (2) (d), (e) or (f).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 11 (3).

Registrar to consider application

      (4)  An application for a licence shall be considered by the Registrar, and the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (3); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to issue the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (9).

Conditions on consent

      (5)  Where the Registrar approves an application for a licence under clause (4) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (9).

Not transferable

      (6)  A licence to represent a manufacturer is not transferable.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 11 (6).

Licence to operate brew on premise facility

      11.1  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a licence to operate a brew on premise facility.  1998, c. 24, s. 4; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (1) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (19) by striking out “brew” and substituting “ferment”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (19), 42 (2).

Requirements

      (2)  An applicant for a licence to operate a brew on premise facility is entitled to the issuance of the licence unless the applicant is disentitled for any ground under clause 6 (2) (a), (d), (e), (f) or (g).  1998, c. 24, s. 4.

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (2) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (19) by striking out “brew” and substituting “ferment”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (19), 42 (2).

Registrar to consider application

      (3)  An application for a licence shall be considered by the Registrar, and the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (2); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to issue the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (10).

Conditions on consent

      (4)  Where the Registrar approves an application for a licence under clause (3) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (10).

Issuance of licence

      12.  (1)  The Registrar shall issue a licence to sell liquor, a licence to deliver liquor, a licence to represent a manufacturer or a licence to operate a brew on premise facility to an applicant whose application is approved by the Registrar or by the Board, if the applicant complies with this Act and the regulations and pays the required fee.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (11).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (1) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (20) by striking out “brew” and substituting “ferment”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (20), 42 (2).

Conditions of licence

      (2)  A licence is subject to such conditions as may be consented to by the applicant or licensee, imposed by the Board or prescribed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 12 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Limit on further applications

      (3)  If the issuance of a licence to sell liquor is refused on the ground under clause 6 (2) (h), no further application may be made for a licence for the same premises within two years after the date of the refusal.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 12 (3).

Exception

      (4)  If a member of the Board is satisfied that there has been a significant change in the circumstances that pertained at the time the application was refused, the Board may permit a re-application within the two-year period referred to in subsection (3).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 12 (4); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Continuance pending renewal

      13.  (1)  If, within the time prescribed therefor or, if no time is prescribed, before expiry of a licence, the licensee has applied for renewal of the licence and paid the required fee, the licence shall be deemed to continue,

         (a)    until the renewal is granted; or

         (b)    if the licensee is served with notice of a proposal to refuse to grant the renewal, until the time for giving notice requiring a hearing has expired and, if a hearing is required, until the order has become final.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 13; 1996, c. 26, s. 3 (5).

Exception, default under the Retail Sales Tax Act

      (2)  Subsection (1) does not apply in respect of a licence to sell liquor or to operate a brew on premise facility if the holder of the licence is in default of filing a return to the Minister of Finance or of paying any tax, interest or penalty assessed under the Retail Sales Tax Act.  1998, c. 24, s. 6.

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (2) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (21) by striking out “brew” and substituting “ferment”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (21), 42 (2).

Conditions on licence

      14.  (1)  The Registrar may at any time review a licence and may,

         (a)    attach to the licence any further conditions consented to by the licensee; or

         (b)    issue a proposal to attach to the licence any further conditions that the Registrar considers proper to give effect to the purposes of this Act.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (12).

Removal of conditions

      (2)  A member of the Board may, on the application of a licensee, remove a condition of a licence, other than a prescribed condition, if there is a change in circumstances.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (12).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (2) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (22) and the following substituted:

Removal of conditions

      (2)  A member of the Board may, on the application of a licensee, remove a condition of a licence, other than a prescribed condition or a condition attached pursuant to section 8.1, subsection 10 (4), 11 (5), 11.1 (4) or clause (1) (a), if there is a change in circumstances.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (22).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (22), 42 (2).

Same

      (3)  If the member, on considering an application for the removal of a condition, decides not to remove the condition, the member shall direct that a proposal be issued to refuse to remove the condition.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (12).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, the Act is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (23) by adding the following section:

Removal of condition

      14.1  The Registrar may, on the application of a licensee, remove a condition that was attached pursuant to subsection 10 (4), 11 (5), 11.1 (4) or clause 14 (1) (a), if there is a change in circumstances that satisfies the Registrar that the condition is no longer appropriate.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (23).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (23), 42 (2).

Revocation, suspension or refusal to renew licence

      15.  (1)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a licence to sell liquor or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under subsection 6 (2), (4) or (4.1) that would disentitle the licensee to a licence if the licensee were an applicant or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Same, licence to deliver liquor

      (2)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a licence to deliver liquor or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 10 (5) that would disentitle the licensee to a licence if the licensee were an applicant or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Same, licence to represent manufacturer

      (3)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a licence to represent a manufacturer or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under clause 6 (2) (d), (e) or (f) that would disentitle the licensee to a licence if the licensee were an applicant or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Same, manufacturer’s licence

      (4)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a manufacturer’s licence or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under clause 6 (2) (d), (e), (f) or (g) or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (4) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (24) and the following substituted:

Same, manufacturer’s licence

      (4)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a manufacturer’s licence or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under clause 6 (2) (a), (d), (e), (f) or (g), or if the licensee has failed to pay any fees, charges or levies or the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (24).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (24), 42 (2).

Same, licence to operate brew on premise facility

      (5)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke or suspend a licence to operate a brew on premise facility or refuse to renew such a licence for any ground under clause 6 (2) (a), (d), (e), (f) or (g) that would disentitle the licensee to a licence if the licensee were an applicant or if the licensee has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (5) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (25) by striking out “brew” and substituting “ferment”.  See:  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (25), 42 (2).

Interim suspension of licence

      (6)  If a proposal is issued to revoke or suspend a licence, the Registrar may by order suspend the licence prior to a hearing if he or she considers it to be necessary in the public interest.  2004, c. 28, s. 2.

Same

      (7)  An order to suspend a licence under subsection (6) takes effect immediately and, if a hearing is required, expires 15 days after the date of the notice requiring the hearing unless the hearing is commenced, in which case the Board may extend the time of expiration until the hearing is concluded.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Limit on further applications

      (8)  If the Board revokes a licence to sell liquor for the ground under clause 6 (2) (h), the Board may order, upon notice to the owner of the property at which the licensed premises is located, that no application for a licence may be made by any person in respect of the same premises within such period of time after the date of the revocation as the Board may specify, up to a maximum of two years, where, in the opinion of the Board, it is necessary to do so in the public interest.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Notice requiring hearing

      (9)  A notice under subsection (8) shall inform the owner of the property that the owner is entitled to a hearing by the Board if the owner mails or delivers to the Board, within 15 days after the notice is served on the owner, notice in writing requiring a hearing, and the owner may so require such a hearing.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Exception

      (10)  If the Board is satisfied that there has been a significant change in the circumstances in respect of the premises since the licence was revoked, the Board may permit an application for a licence to sell liquor within the period specified by the Board under subsection (8).  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Voluntary cancellation

      (11)  The Registrar may cancel a licence upon the request in writing of the licensee and the surrender of the licence by the licensee.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (13).

Change of ownership of business

      16.  (1)  Except as permitted by the regulations, if there is a prescribed change of ownership of a business carried on under a licence, no person shall keep for sale, offer for sale or sell liquor, deliver liquor for a fee or operate a brew on premise facility under the authority of the licence unless the licence is transferred by the Registrar in accordance with this Act and the regulations  1998, c. 24, s. 8; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Change of ownership of corporate licensee

      (2)  Except as permitted by the regulations, if there is a prescribed change of ownership of a licensee that is a corporation, the licensee shall not keep for sale, offer for sale or sell liquor, deliver liquor for a fee or operate a brew on premise facility under the authority of the licensee’s licence unless the licence is transferred by the Registrar in accordance with this Act and the regulations.  1998, c. 24, s. 8; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 16 is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (26) and the following substituted:

Change of ownership of business or change of licensee

      16.  Except as permitted by the regulations, if there is a prescribed change of ownership of a business carried on under a licence or a change of licensee, no person shall keep for sale, offer for sale or sell liquor, deliver liquor for a fee or operate a ferment on premise facility under the authority of the licence unless the licence is transferred by the Registrar in accordance with this Act and the regulations.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (26).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (26), 42 (2).

Transfer of licence

      17.  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for the transfer of a licence to sell liquor, a licence to deliver liquor or a licence to operate a brew on premise facility unless a proposal to revoke or suspend the licence has been issued.  2000, c. 26, Sched. B, s. 13; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (1) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (27) by striking out “brew” and substituting “ferment”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (27), 42 (2).

Requirements, licence to sell liquor

      (2)  An applicant for the transfer of a licence to sell liquor is entitled to the transfer except if the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 17 (2); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 172.

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (2) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (28) and the following substituted:

Requirements, licence to sell liquor

      (2)  An applicant for the transfer of a licence to sell liquor is entitled to the transfer except if,

         (a)    the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g.1) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1); or

         (b)    the Registrar has issued a notice of proposal in respect of the holder of the licence or the premises.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (28).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (28), 42 (2).

Same, licence to operate brew on premise facility

      (2.1)  An applicant for the transfer of a licence to operate a brew on premise facility is entitled to the transfer except if the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence for any ground under clause 6 (2) (a), (d), (e), (f) or (g).  1998, c. 24, s. 9 (2).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (2.1) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (29) and the following substituted:

Same, licence to operate ferment on premise facility

      (2.1)  An applicant for the transfer of a licence to operate a ferment on premise facility is entitled to the transfer except if the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g.1).  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (29).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (29), 42 (2).

Idem, licence to deliver liquor

      (3)  An applicant for the transfer of a licence to deliver liquor is entitled to the transfer except if the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (a) to (g) or subsection 10 (5).  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 17 (3).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (3) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (30) by striking out “(g)” and substituting “(g.1)”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (30), 42 (2).

Registrar to consider application

      (4)  An application for a transfer of a licence shall be considered by the Registrar, and the Registrar may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (2) or (3); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to transfer the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (14).

Conditions on consent

      (5)  Where the Registrar approves an application under clause (4) (a), the Registrar may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (14).

Transfer

      (6)  The Registrar shall transfer a licence to an applicant whose application is approved by the Registrar or the Board, if the applicant complies with this Act and the regulations and pays the required fee.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (14).

Conditions of licence

      (7)  A licence transferred under this section is subject to such conditions as may be consented to by the applicant, imposed by the Board or prescribed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 17 (7); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Temporary transfer

      18.  (1)  The Registrar, in accordance with the regulations, may transfer a licence to sell liquor and a licence to operate a brew on premise facility for a period of not more than one year to permit the orderly disposition of the business carried on under the licence.  1998, c. 24, s. 10; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (1) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (31) by striking out “brew” and substituting “ferment”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (31), 42 (2).

Idem

      (2)  Subsection 17 (2) does not apply to a temporary transfer under this section.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 18 (2).

Special occasion permit

      19.  (1)  A person may apply to the Registrar for a permit authorizing the holder thereof to sell or serve liquor on a prescribed special occasion.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Requirements

      (2)  An applicant for a permit for a special occasion is entitled to be issued the permit except if,

         (a)    the applicant would not be entitled to the issuance of a licence to sell liquor for any ground under clauses 6 (2) (d) to (g) or subsection 6 (4) or (4.1); or

         (b)    the premises for which the permit is applied are disqualified under section 20.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (2); 1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 173.

Definition

      (3)  In this section,

“authorized person” means a person within a class of persons designated by the regulations.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (3).

Consideration of application

      (4)  An application for a permit shall be considered by the Registrar or an authorized person, and the Registrar or authorized person may,

         (a)    approve the application if the applicant is not disentitled under subsection (2); or

         (b)    issue a proposal to refuse to issue the permit.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (15).

Conditions on consent

      (5)  Where the Registrar or an authorized person approves an application for a permit, the Registrar or authorized person may specify any conditions consented to by the applicant that are to be attached to the permit.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (15).

Issuance of permit

      (6)  The Registrar shall issue a permit to an applicant whose application is approved by the Registrar, an authorized person or the Board, if the applicant complies with this Act and the regulations and pays the required fee.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (15).

Conditions of permit

      (7)  A permit is subject to such conditions as may be consented to by the applicant or permit holder, imposed by the Board or prescribed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (7); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Imposition of new conditions on permit

      (8)  The Registrar may at any time review a permit and may,

         (a)    attach to the permit any further conditions consented to by the permit holder; or

         (b)    issue a proposal to attach to the permit any further conditions that the Registrar considers proper to give effect to the purposes of this Act.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (16).

Removal of conditions

      (9)  A member of the Board may, on the application of a permit holder, remove a condition of a permit, other than a prescribed condition, if there is a change in circumstances.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (16).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (9) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (32) and the following substituted:

Removal of conditions

      (9)  A member of the Board may, on the application of a permit holder, remove a condition of a permit, other than a prescribed condition or a condition attached pursuant to subsection (5) or clause (8) (a).  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (32).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (32), 42 (2).

Same

      (10)  If the member of the Board, upon considering an application for removal of a condition, decides not to remove the condition, the member shall direct that a proposal be issued to refuse to remove the condition.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (16).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, section 19 is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (33) by adding the following subsection:

Removal of condition

      (10.1)  The Registrar may, on the application of a permit holder, remove a condition that was attached pursuant to subsection (5) or clause (8) (a), if there is a change in circumstances that satisfies the Registrar that the condition is no longer appropriate.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (33).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (33), 42 (2).

Revocation of permit

      (11)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to revoke a permit for any ground that would disentitle the holder to a permit if the holder were an applicant under subsection (2), or if the holder has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the permit.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (16).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (11) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (34) by striking out “issue a proposal to”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (34), 42 (2).

Immediate revocation of permit

      (12)  If a proposal is issued to revoke a permit, the Board may by order revoke the permit prior to a hearing if two members of the Board,

         (a)    consider it to be necessary in the public interest;

         (b)    are satisfied that false information has been furnished in an application for the permit;

         (c)    are satisfied that the holder has contravened this Act, the regulations or a condition of the permit; or

         (d)    determine that the premises for which the permit is issued are disqualified under section 20.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (12); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (12) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (35).  See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (35), 42 (2).

Idem

      (13)  An order to revoke a permit under subsection (12) takes effect immediately.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 19 (13).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (13) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (36) by striking out “(12)” and substituting “(11)”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (36), 42 (2).

Same

   (14)  A police officer or a person designated under subsection 43 (1) may, by giving a notice of revocation in accordance with subsection (15), revoke a special occasion permit issued for an event while the event is under way if he or she reasonably believes that this Act or a prescribed provision of the regulations is being contravened in connection with the event.  1994, c. 37, s. 13.

Same

   (15)  The notice of revocation may be given orally or in writing to the permit holder or to a person designated under the regulations by the permit holder to attend the event in the permit holder’s place.  1994, c. 37, s. 13.

Same

   (16)  A notice of revocation under subsection (14) takes effect immediately.  1994, c. 37, s. 13.

Disqualification of premises

      20.  (1)  The Registrar may issue a proposal to disqualify premises for purposes of issuing permits under section 19 on the grounds of a contravention of the law that has occurred at a previous event held on the premises.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (17).

Interim disqualification of premises

      (2)  If a proposal is issued to disqualify premises, the Board may by order disqualify the premises prior to a hearing, if two members of the Board consider it to be necessary in the public interest.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 20 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Idem

      (3)  An order to disqualify premises under subsection (2) takes effect immediately and, if a hearing is required, expires fifteen days after the date of the notice requiring the hearing unless the hearing is commenced, in which case the Board may extend the time of expiration until the hearing is concluded.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 20 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Exception

   (4)  If a member of the Board is satisfied that there has been a significant change in the circumstances on which the board based an order disqualifying the premises under subsection (2), the Board may rescind the order for the purpose of issuing a permit under section 19.  1998, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 174; 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (4) is repealed by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (37) and the following substituted:

Exception

      (4)  An order to disqualify premises shall remain in effect until at least two years have passed since the order and shall remain in effect until the Registrar is of the opinion that the order is no longer required.  2006, c. 34, s. 16 (37).

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (37), 42 (2).

Refusal of special occasion permit or caterer’s endorsement

Definitions

      20.1   (1)  In this section,

“caterer’s endorsement” means an endorsement to a licence to sell liquor, made under the regulations, authorizing an applicant to sell and serve liquor for an event held on premises other than premises to which the licence applies; (“avenant relatif au traiteur”)

“special occasion permit” means a permit issued under section 19. (“permis de circonstance”)  1999, c. 12, Sched. F, s. 29.

Restriction

      (2)  The Registrar shall not grant a special occasion permit or a caterer’s endorsement with respect to a premises if,

         (a)    the Registrar or Board has refused an application for a licence to sell liquor on the premises on the ground described in clause 6 (2) (h) within the past two years;

         (b)    the Registrar or Board has revoked or suspended the licence to sell liquor on the premises, and the revocation or suspension is still in effect; or

         (c)    a disqualification under section 20 is still in effect concerning the premises.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (18).

Saving

      (3)  Despite clause (2) (a), the Board may authorize the sale or service of liquor at a premises under a special occasion permit or a caterer’s endorsement if it is satisfied that a significant change in circumstances has occurred since the time the Board or Registrar refused to issue a licence on the basis of clause 6 (2) (h).  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (18).

Notice of proposal

      21.  (1)  If the Registrar issues a proposal with respect to any of the following matters, the Registrar shall serve notice of the proposal together with written reasons on the applicant or licensee:

           1.    Review an application for a licence to sell liquor.

Note: On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (1) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (38) by adding the following paragraph:

         1.1    Refuse an application for a licence to sell liquor.

See: 2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (38), 42 (2).

           2.    Refuse to issue a licence to deliver liquor or a licence to represent a manufacturer.

           3.    Refuse to issue a licence to operate a brew on premise facility.

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, paragraph 3 is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (39) by striking out “brew” and substituting “ferment”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (39), 42 (2).

           4.    Refuse to renew a licence.

           5.    Refuse to transfer a licence, other than a manufacturer’s licence.

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, paragraph 5 is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (40) by striking out “other than a manufacturer’s licence”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (40), 42 (2).

           6.    Suspend or revoke a licence.

           7.    Attach a condition to a licence.

           8.    Refuse to remove a condition of a licence.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

Same

      (2)  If the Registrar or an authorized person under section 19 issues a proposal with respect to any of the following matters, the Registrar shall serve notice of the proposal together with written reasons on the applicant or permit holder:

           1.    Refusing to issue a permit.

           2.    Revoking a permit.

           3.    Attaching a condition to a permit.

           4.    Refusing to remove a condition of a permit.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

Same

      (3)  If the Registrar issues a proposal to disqualify premises under section 20, the Registrar shall serve notice of the proposal together with written reasons on the owner of the premises.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

Notice requiring hearing

      (4)  A notice of a proposal shall inform the applicant, licensee, permit holder or owner that the person is entitled to a hearing by the Board if the person mails or delivers to the Board, within 15 days after the notice is served on the person, notice in writing requiring a hearing by the Board, and the person may so require such a hearing.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

No hearing

      (5)  If a person to whom a notice is sent under this section does not require a hearing by the Board, the Registrar may,

         (a)    in the case of a notice of a proposal to review an application for a licence to sell liquor, refuse to issue the licence; or

         (b)    in any case other than that referred to in clause (a), carry out the proposal stated in the notice.  2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (19).

Manufacturer’s licence to sell to L.C.B.O.

      22.  (1)  A manufacturer of spirits, beer or Ontario wine may apply to the Registrar for a licence to sell the spirits, beer or Ontario wine to the Liquor Control Board of Ontario under the Liquor Control Act.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (1); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (3).

Issuance

      (2)  The Board may issue a manufacturer’s licence to an applicant under this section.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (2); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (2) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (41) by by striking out “Board” and substituting “Registrar”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (41), 42 (2).

Conditions

      (3)  A manufacturer’s licence is subject to such conditions as may be imposed by the Board or prescribed.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (3); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (3) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (41) by by striking out “Board” and substituting “Registrar”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (41), 42 (2).

Transfer

      (4)  The Board, in accordance with the regulations, may transfer a manufacturer’s licence.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (4); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (4) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (41) by by striking out “Board” and substituting “Registrar”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (41), 42 (2).

Decision final

      (5)  The Board’s decision to issue or transfer or to refuse to issue or transfer a manufacturer’s licence is final.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 22 (5); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

Note:  On a day to be named by proclamation of the Lieutenant Governor, subsection (5) is amended by the Statutes of Ontario, 2006, chapter 34, subsection 16 (41) by by striking out “Board’s” and substituting “Registrar’s”.  See:  2006, c. 34, ss. 16 (41), 42 (2).

      (6)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (9).

Hearings

Hearing

      23.  (1)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (10).

      (2)  Repealed:  1994, c. 27, s. 88 (1).

      (3)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (4)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

Notice

      (5)  The Board shall fix a time and place for the hearing of the matter and shall at least ten days before the day fixed cause notice of the hearing to be served upon the person who has required the hearing.  R.S.O. 1990, c. L.19, s. 23 (5); 2002, c. 18, Sched. E, s. 7 (4).

      (6)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (7)  repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (8)  Repealed:  1996, c. 26, s. 3 (11).

      (9)  Repealed:  1994, c. 27, s. 88 (2).

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