Six Schuylkill County businesses have been cited by the state police Wilkes-Barre enforcement office of the Pennsylvania State Police for violations of the state liquor code.

• Frank Boslet, trading as Frank Boslet Jr., also known as, Hiller’s Hideaway, 514 E. Union St., Tamaqua, on Jan. 9 was cited for smoking in a public place where smoking is prohibited.

Also, the business was cited for mask violations and serving alcohol to a patron for on-premises consumption in a transaction that did not include a meal.

• Rosies Tavern & Grill Inc., 22 Coal St., Middleport, was cited for mask violations and serving alcohol to a patron for on-premises consumption in a transaction that did not include a meal.

The business was also cited for providing beverages for on-premises consumption after 11 p.m. and permitting consumption after midnight. The violations occurred on Feb. 7.

• Community Fire Company, Landingsville, ailed to abide by COVID-19 mandates by allowing a patron to be seated at the bar, and served or sold food and/or alcohol intended for consumption inside the premises or allowed the consumption of food and/or alcohol inside the premises on Dec. 31, 2020.

• Hans & Shawns LLC, trading as Guntown Bar & Billiard, 145-147 N. Second St., Girardville, on Jan. 9, for outside speakers or music could be heard beyond the licensees property line.

• Christopher R. Yerger, trading as Still Playin, aka, Burns Rush Restaurant and Pub, 655 Route 61, Orwigsburg, failed to follow face mask rules, did not provide at least 6 feet between parties at tables or physical barriers between customers, provided alcohol to a patron for on-premises consumption in a transaction that did not include a meal and allowed a patron to be seated at the bar. The violations occurred on Jan. 28.

• C & M Entertainment LLC, trading as The Port Bar & Grill, 101 Jackson St., Port Carbon, failed to abide by the face mask rule, served alcohol to a patron for on-premises consumption in a transaction that did not include a meal, allowed a patron to be seated at the bar and permitted patrons to consume alcohol and/or food while not seated at tables or booths. The violations occurred on Jan. 20.

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 offenses. In addition, the judge can also imposed a license suspension or revocation based on the severity of the charge brought.