The Wilkes-Barre enforcement office of the state liquor control board cited two Carbon County businesses for violating the state liquor code.

Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 2, Route 534, in Albrightsville, was cited on Dec. 27, 2015, and Jan. 21, for the sale of alcoholic beverages to nonmembers.Horseshoe Bar and Grill Corporation, 41 Main St., Junedale, Banks Township, was cited for during the period of Jan. 29 through Feb. 21 sold alcoholic beverages without a license after the temporary authority granted to the business by the board had expired on Jan. 28.These charges will be brought before an administrative law judge who has the authority to impose penalties ranging from $50 to $1,000 for minor offenses and up to $5,000 for more serious ones. In addition, the judge can impose a license suspension or revocation based on the severity of the charge brought.