Pennsylvania State Police v. Liberty Society

PALLADINO, Judge.

The Pennsylvania State Police, Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement (Bureau) appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County (trial court) which reversed the decision of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (Board) which affirmed the Administrative Law Judge’s (ALJ) imposition of penalties on the Liberty Society of Erie (Licensee). We reverse the order of the trial court and reinstate the penalties imposed by the ALJ.

This case arises out of a citation issued by the Bureau, charging Licensee with violating, inter alia, Sections 406(a)(4) and 493(16) of the…