In re Emmaus Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 Appeal

GARDNER, J.,

This is an appeal from the order of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (“board”) imposing a fine of $200 upon Emmaus Volunteer Fire Company Number 3 (“licensee”). For the reasons stated in this opinion, we grant the appeal and reverse the order of the board below.

On November 5, 1980, the board cited licensee for “permitting gambling, gambling devices, paraphernalia, and/or lotteries on the licensed premises.” A hearing was held February 11, 1981. On April 13,1981, the board issued an opinion and order concluding that on October 8 and 24, 1980, licensee violated the Liquor Code…