Allows certain beer and distilled spirits manufacturers to directly ship to consumers in Hawaii.

This bill allows certain beer and distilled spirits manufacturers to directly ship their products to consumers in Hawaii. Manufacturers with a general excise tax license and a class 1, 14, or 18 license, or a license from another state, can obtain a direct shipper permit. They must ship in labeled containers, obtain a signature from a person 21 or older, report shipments annually, and pay taxes. Direct shipments are for personal use only, not for resale. The bill aims to help manufacturers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing an alternative revenue stream.

Allows certain beer and distilled spirits manufacturers to directly ship to consumers in Hawaii.

This bill allows certain beer and distilled spirits manufacturers to directly ship their products to consumers in Hawaii. Manufacturers with a general excise tax license and a class 1, 14, or 18 license, or a license from another state, can obtain a direct shipper permit. They must ship in labeled containers, obtain a signature from a person 21 or older, report shipments annually, and pay taxes. Direct shipments are for personal use only, not for resale. The bill aims to help manufacturers affected by the COVID-19 pandemic by providing an alternative revenue stream.