HB578

Hawaii HB578 amends liquor law penalties for violations by licensees, increasing fines and introducing suspensions for repeated offenses.

Hawaii HB578 amends the liquor law to increase penalties for violations by licensees. For a second refusal to provide liquor samples, the fine is set at a minimum of $2,000 and a maximum of $4,000. A third refusal incurs a fine between $4,000 and $8,000, while a fourth refusal results in a one-month license suspension. A fifth refusal leads to license revocation. Additionally, obstructing or opposing officers in the performance of their duties carries a fine of up to $2,000 or imprisonment for up to one year, or both.