Extends the renewal process for liquor licenses to include community protests, similar to new licenses.

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow community protests during the renewal of liquor licenses, similar to the process for new licenses. Currently, only new liquor licenses are subject to community protests, but this bill extends that right to renewals as well. The change aims to ensure that communities have the opportunity to voice concerns about the renewal of licenses, particularly in areas near schools or parks, to prevent alcohol-related disturbances.

Extends the renewal process for liquor licenses to include community protests, similar to new licenses.

This bill amends Hawaii Revised Statutes to allow community protests during the renewal of liquor licenses, similar to the process for new licenses. Currently, only new liquor licenses are subject to community protests, but this bill extends that right to renewals as well. The change aims to ensure that communities have the opportunity to voice concerns about the renewal of licenses, particularly in areas near schools or parks, to prevent alcohol-related disturbances.