HI SB2124

Authorizes county liquor commissions to revoke, suspend, or deny liquor licenses when licensees fail to take corrective action addressing noise complaints, investigator reports, citations, or adjudications indicating noise violations.

Establishes maximum permissible sound levels (measured in dBC) for establishments licensed to sell liquor: 55 dBC (day) / 45 dBC (night) in residential areas; 60 dBC (day) / 50 dBC (night) in commercial/hotel areas; 70 dBC (all hours) in agricultural/industrial areas.

Defines noise violation as sound exceeding maximum levels by more than 3 decibels during any two-minute segment within a 10-minute measurement period, or 20 percent of duration in longer measurements.

Authorizes law enforcement officers to enforce noise violations by issuing summons or citations requiring appearance within seven days; failure to comply is a misdemeanor.

Effective July 1, 2060.