HI HB227

Establishes noise control standards for liquor license holders in Hawaii counties with populations of 700,000 or greater, using dBC sound level measurements instead of dBA measurements to better detect low-frequency bass noise.

Sets maximum permissible dBC sound levels: 55 dBC (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) and 45 dBC (10 p.m.-7 a.m.) in residential zones; 60 dBC (7 a.m.-10 p.m.) and 50 dBC (10 p.m.-7 a.m.) in commercial/multi-family zones; 70 dBC at all times in agricultural/industrial zones.

Requires county liquor commissions to measure noise within three meters of establishment exteriors and measure ambient noise levels, with additional measurements at complainant locations if initial measurements don't show violations.

Authorizes county liquor commissions to revoke, suspend, or deny liquor license applications, renewals, or transfers if licensees fail to address noise complaints, investigator reports, or adjudicated noise violations.

Takes effect July 1, 2015, and repeals the sunset provision in Act 297 (Session Laws of Hawaii 2012) that was previously set to expire in 2017.