Hawaii HB829 amends the process for obtaining a liquor license by requiring criminal history record checks for applicants.

Hawaii HB829 modifies the procedure for obtaining a liquor license by allowing county liquor commissions to request criminal history record checks for applicants. This applies to all applicants except officers and directors of publicly-traded companies or entities. The applicant must submit a signed statement about prior convictions, consent to obtain criminal history information, and permission to be fingerprinted. The information obtained is to be used exclusively for the purpose of the check and must comply with federal laws and regulations.

Hawaii HB829 amends the process for obtaining a liquor license by requiring criminal history record checks for applicants.

Hawaii HB829 modifies the procedure for obtaining a liquor license by allowing county liquor commissions to request criminal history record checks for applicants. This applies to all applicants except officers and directors of publicly-traded companies or entities. The applicant must submit a signed statement about prior convictions, consent to obtain criminal history information, and permission to be fingerprinted. The information obtained is to be used exclusively for the purpose of the check and must comply with federal laws and regulations.