HB 579 Summary

• Amends Section 281-61, Hawaii Revised Statutes, regarding liquor license renewals by adding new subsection (d).

• Requires the liquor commission or board to deny renewal of any liquor license if the applicant has violated any provision of Chapter 281 (Intoxicating Liquor Law) on three separate occasions during the 12-month period before the renewal application date.

• Establishes a mandatory denial standard based on violation frequency, creating stricter enforcement of liquor license compliance.

• Takes effect upon approval.