Hawaii HB579 amends liquor license renewal procedures to include noise complaints and criminal activity as grounds for denial or restriction.

Hawaii HB579 modifies the process for renewing liquor licenses to include noise complaints from residents and criminal activity as factors in the decision. The bill allows the commission to deny or restrict renewal if noise from patrons disturbs residents or if there are incidents of criminal activity on the premises. It also mandates proof of liquor liability insurance for renewal and denies renewal for multiple violations within a year.

Hawaii HB579 amends liquor license renewal procedures to include noise complaints and criminal activity as grounds for denial or restriction.

Hawaii HB579 modifies the process for renewing liquor licenses to include noise complaints from residents and criminal activity as factors in the decision. The bill allows the commission to deny or restrict renewal if noise from patrons disturbs residents or if there are incidents of criminal activity on the premises. It also mandates proof of liquor liability insurance for renewal and denies renewal for multiple violations within a year.