SB61

Hawaii SB61 amends liquor law penalties for multiple violations within twelve months.

Hawaii SB61 amends the liquor law to increase penalties for multiple violations within twelve months. For a second violation, the fine is a minimum of $2,000 and a maximum of $4,000. A third violation carries a fine of a minimum of $4,000 and a maximum of $8,000. A fourth violation results in a one-month license suspension. A fifth violation leads to license revocation. These provisions apply to counties with a population of 500,000 or more. The bill also allows investigators to forcibly enter licensed premises if admittance is refused.