From staff reports
The State Police Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (BLCE) has cited four local bars and taverns for various offenses related to being open during a state-ordered, COVID-19-related, shutdown.
According to a BLCE news release, the following establishments were cited:
– The Blue Collar Tavern, Route 38, Salem Township., Clarion County.
The business faces the same charges from Dec. 17. The incidents are listed as one case.
– Infusion Nite Club and Grill, Main Street, Clarion.
The bar and grill faces similar charges as the Blue Collar Tavern, with its offense dates listed as Oct. 18, Nov. 28, and Dec. 18 and 31; and Jan. 19. The incidents are listed as three cases.
– The Shippen Inn, Route 208, Elk Township, Clarion County.
The business faces charges similar to those alleged at The Blue Collar Tavern and Infusion Nite Club and Grill, with its offense dates listed as Oct. 18 and Dec. 31.
The Shippen Inn incidents are listed as two cases.
The business faces charges similar to those alleged at The Blue Collar Tavern, Infusion Nite Club and Grill and the Shippen Inn, with its offense dates listed as Dec. 12 and 13. The incidents are listed as one case.
According to the incident reports, posted Feb. 4, 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.”
The judge also can impose license suspensions or revocations based on the severity of the charges brought.
The release did not indicate what the severity of the offenses allegedly committed by the local businesses are considered to be.