HB 17 Summary

• Amends Hawaii Revised Statutes Section 281-31 to add new subsection (w) authorizing county liquor commissions to permit licensees to sell unopened beer, wine, and prepackaged cocktails with food for off-premises consumption (pickup, delivery, takeout, or similar methods).

• Allows the sale of these beverages to occur with food purchases, providing flexibility for food service establishments during periods when on-premises consumption may be restricted.

• Makes minor technical corrections throughout the statute, including changing "such as" to "including" in hotel and condominium hotel license descriptions.

• Effective date set for June 30, 3000 (note: appears to contain a typographical error, as this date is in the distant future).