HI HB227

Applies new noise control requirements to establishments requiring liquor licenses in counties with populations of 700,000 or greater, using dBC sound level measurements instead of dBA measurements to better detect low-frequency bass noise.

Establishes maximum permissible dBC sound levels: 55 dBC (7am-10pm) and 45 dBC (10pm-7am) in residential/conservation zones; 60 dBC (7am-10pm) and 50 dBC (10pm-7am) in commercial/multi-family zones; 70 dBC at any time in industrial/agricultural zones.

Requires county liquor commissions to employ dBC sound measurement systems for investigating noise complaints and mandates measurements be taken within three meters of the establishment's exterior perimeter.

Authorizes county liquor commissions to revoke, suspend, deny, or withhold issuance of liquor licenses if licensees or applicants fail to take corrective action to address noise complaints, investigator reports, or adjudicated noise violations.

Takes effect July 1, 2015 and removes a temporary pilot program provision from Act 297 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2012) that was scheduled to expire May 5, 2017.