HB 1373 Summary

• Allows beer and distilled spirits manufacturers holding a general excise tax license and either a Hawaii manufacturing license (Class 1, 14, or 18) or an out-of-state manufacturing license to obtain a direct beer and distilled spirits shipper permit from their county liquor commission.

• Permits permit holders to directly ship beer and distilled spirits to individuals age 21 or older throughout Hawaii for personal use only, with containers labeled "CONTAINS ALCOHOL: SIGNATURE OF PERSON AGE 21 YEARS OR OLDER REQUIRED FOR DELIVERY."

• Requires shipment carriers to obtain recipient signature verifying age before delivery and mandates annual reporting to county liquor commissions regarding total shipment volumes by January 31.

• Makes direct shipping without a valid permit a misdemeanor and requires compliance with all general excise and gallonage taxes, with all beer and distilled spirits sold under the permit deemed as in-state sales for tax purposes.

• Takes effect July 1, 2025, with each county liquor commission authorized to adopt necessary rules and regulations for implementation.