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HI HB2659

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/25/2012

Primary Sponsor

Calvin Say

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Replaces "immediately" with "timely" in Hawaii Revised Statutes section 281-78(b)(6) regarding liquor licensees' obligation to prevent or suppress unlawful conduct on licensed premises.

  • Allows liquor licensees to avoid violations of the law if they respond to illegal activity in a timely manner, rather than requiring instantaneous response.

  • Addresses legislative concern that licensees were being held in violation despite repeatedly responding promptly to illegal activity on their premises.

  • Does not affect rights, duties, or penalties that were established before the act's effective date.

  • Effective date: June 30, 2112.

Legislative Description

Intoxicating Liquor; Liquor Licensee; Liability

Last Action

(H) Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on CPC with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Herkes, M. Lee excused (2).

2/17/2012

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce2/17/2012
Economic Revitalization & Business1/25/2012

Full Bill Text

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