Hawaii SB61 amends liquor law violations, increasing penalties for tampering with samples, refusal to provide samples, and obstructing liquor.

Hawaii SB61 amends the liquor law by increasing penalties for tampering with samples, refusal to provide samples, and obstructing liquor commission operations. Tampering with samples now carries a fine of up to $2,000 or imprisonment of up to one year, or both. Refusal to provide samples results in a fine of up to $2,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both. Obstructing liquor commission operations leads to fines ranging from $2,000 to $8,000, and license suspension for multiple violations. The bill also allows investigators to forcibly enter licensed premises if admittance is refused.

Hawaii SB61 amends liquor law violations, increasing penalties for tampering with samples, refusal to provide samples, and obstructing liquor.

Hawaii SB61 amends the liquor law by increasing penalties for tampering with samples, refusal to provide samples, and obstructing liquor commission operations. Tampering with samples now carries a fine of up to $2,000 or imprisonment of up to one year, or both. Refusal to provide samples results in a fine of up to $2,000 or imprisonment of up to six months, or both. Obstructing liquor commission operations leads to fines ranging from $2,000 to $8,000, and license suspension for multiple violations. The bill also allows investigators to forcibly enter licensed premises if admittance is refused.