![]() ![]() While the AGCO takes a compliance-focused approach to regulation, in cases that involve multiple significant breaches impacting the safety of patrons, the AGCO will take strong regulatory action to protect the public,” said Registrar and CEO of AGCO, Tom Mungham.Īccording to the AGCO, licence holders who do not meet the requirements under LLCA are subject to regulatory action, including the possibility of an order of monetary penalty, a temporary suspension of the licence, or in the most serious cases, a revocation of the licence. “There are consequences for licence holders who do not operate with integrity and honesty. The AGCO said those who hold a licence to sell and serve alcohol are required to meet their obligations under the LLCA and the carry on their business in accordance with the law and with honesty and integrity. Further, the licence holder failed to notify the AGCO of these charges as required by a condition on its liquor sales licence.ĪGCO inspectors observed persons involved in the sale and service of liquor at the establishment who did not hold a valid Smart Serve certification.ĪGCO inspectors observed the licence holder permitting patrons to remove liquor from the licensed premises. During subsequent inspections conducted by the AGCO, the same back exterior gate was observed closed and chain locked once again. The chain and lock were removed by force, and charges were laid by the City of Kitchener Fire Department against the licence holder for non-compliance with the Fire Protection and Prevention Act, 1997. The back exterior gate of the establishment was chained and locked shut, preventing emergency exiting from the premises. The AGCO listed multiple alleged violations that they said were identified contrary to the Liquor Licence and Control Act, 2019 (LLCA), the Registrar’s Interim Standards and Requirements for Liquor, and the applicable licence terms and conditions.ĪGCO inspectors observed an individual working at the establishment who is prohibited from having any involvement in the business operations of the establishment or from being employed at the establishment. All rights reserved.The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) has issued a notice to revoke the liquor sales licence of Afro-East Restaurant, located in Kitchener, after multiple alleged violations.Īccording to a media release from the AGCO, the deputy registrar has “reasonable grounds to believe that the licence holder will not carry on business in accordance with the law and with integrity and honesty.” To see the list and more information on their research you can visit here.Ĭopyright 2023 WANF. Census Bureau’s 2021 American Community Survey. Researchers used information collected from the Federal Trade Commission’s Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2022 and the U.S. Miami came in first place with 87.3 reports and Houston in third with 63.0 reports per 10,000 people. The Atlanta metro area had about 75.2 identity theft reports per 10,000 people. Georgia led with 55.9 reports per 10,000 residents in 2022. Identity theft is more common in Southern states according to the report. The report also states that criminals were able to take advantage of the people applying for government assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic and the rush to distribute benefits. Per the report, an increase in online shopping during the pandemic brought on an unprecedented surge in identity theft. (Atlanta News First) - Atlanta is the second worst city for identity theft according to a recent report by Upgraded Points. ![]()
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