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The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a quasi-judicial Crown agency which regulates the alcohol and gaming industries of Ontario. The agency reports to the Ministry of Consumer and Business Services. This article needs to be cleaned up to conform to a higher standard of quality. ... Motto: Ut Incepit Fidelis Sic Permanet (Latin: Loyal she began, loyal she remains) Official languages English, French (in some areas) Capital Toronto Largest city Toronto Lieutenant-Governor James K. Bartleman Premier Dalton McGuinty (Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 106 24 Area  - Total  - % water Ranked 4th 1,076,395...


Responsibilities of the OGCO include the administration of:

  • Liquor Licence Act
  • Gaming Control Act, 1992
  • Wine Content and Labelling Act, 2000
  • Liquor Control Act (Section 3(1)b, e, f, g and 3(2)a)
  • Charity Lottery Licensing Order-in-Council 2688/93

1992 (MCMXCII) was a leap year starting on Wednesday. ... This article is about the year 2000. ...

History

The AGCO was established February 23, 1998 by the Government of Ontario under the Alcohol and Gaming Regulation and Public Protection Act of 1996. This Act transferred responsibility for the Liquor Licence Act and the Gaming Control Act to AGCO. February 23 is the 54th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1998 (MCMXCVIII) is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year of the Ocean. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...


As a result of the establishment of the AGCO, the Government of Ontario passed complementary legislation to extinguish the Liquor Licence Board of Ontario and the Gaming Control Commission.


Mandate

The mandate of the AGCO is to:

  • regulate the sale, service, and consumption of beverage alcohol;
  • ensure that casino and charitable gaming is conducted in a manner that is socially responsible, and in the public interest.

External links

  • Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario website

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