Two area business have been cited twice each by the Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement, for violations of the state’s liquor laws:

• La Dolce Casa, Tamaqua, was cited for violations between April 16 and May 5. In one citation, LCE said the business failed to have its board-approved manager complete owner/manager training within 180 days of the board’s approval of the appointment. The second violation alleged La Dolce Casa failed to have an alcohol-service person complete the service/seller training within six months of being hired.

• The Roosevelt Democratic Club of Lehigh Township, Cherryville, was cited for violations of the state’s Local Option Small Games of Chance Act and the Pennsylvania Liquor Code.

In one citation, LCE alleged the club failed to maintain complete and truthful records covering the operation of the licensed business for a period of two years immediately preceding May 14.

The second citation alleges the club failed to maintain complete and truthful records covering the operation of the licensed business for a period of two years immediately preceding May 14 concerning the Bingo Law.

The 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 impose a license suspension or revocation of the license based on the severity of the charge brought and can also mandate training for the licensee in an effort to educate the licensee on the requirements of being a licensee.