A Schuylkill County social club has been cited by the state police Allentown enforcement office of the state liquor control board.

West Penn Fish & Forest Protective Association, located at 1047 Clamtown Road, Tamaqua, was cited for the following violations:

During the period of Aug. 16, 2021, through Aug. 16, 2022, failed to operate small games of chance in conformity with the small games of chance act; failed to maintain complete records covering the operation of the licensed business for a period of two years; during the period of Aug. 16, 2021, through Aug. 16, 2022, improperly admitted members; during the period of Aug. 16, 2021, through Aug. 16, 2022, failed to maintain records in conformity with provisions of the liquor code; and on March 3, 18 and April 14, sold alcoholic beverages to nonmembers.

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 could impose a license suspension or revocation of the license based on the severity of the charge brought.