Two Schuylkill County businesses were cited by the state police Allentown enforcement office of the state liquor control board for violating the state liquor code.

Brandon Kopinetz, trading as J-B Washington Hotel, 201 Sunbury St., Minersville, was cited on May 28 for providing liquor for consumption off premises.

Cynthia L. Mazzagatti, trading as Mazz’s Corner Cafe, 64 N. Nice St., Frackville, cited for failure to comply with the order of the administrative law judge mandating responsible alcohol management certification during the period June 21 through July 8.

These charged 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 based on the severity of the charge brought.