Three Schuylkill County businesses have been cited by the Allentown enforcement office of the state liquor control board for violating the state liquor code.

ARP Beverages, 704 Claremont Ave., Hometown, Rush Township, was cited for furnishing alcohol to a minor and maintaining insufficient food items, utensils and dishes required for a bona fide licensed restaurant.

Mundy’s Pub, 256 Cedar St., Tamaqua, was cited for furnishing alcohol to a minor and maintaining insufficient food items, utensils and dishes required for a bona fide licensed restaurant.

Argento Brothers Inc., 272 Claremont Ave., Route 54, Rush Township, was cited for selling or allowing the sale of alcohol to a minor.

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 also imposed a license suspension or revocation depending of the severity of the charges brought.