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Takase: So, look through the rules, like I said, I kind of don't think anybody is going to <br />come. In putting these rules together, Stacie, Brandon, I, and the investigators kind of <br />worked on this thing for 1-2 years, it's been a while coming. We finally got our draft to <br />everyone, and then we met with representatives of the industry, so we tried to pick small <br />retail, big retail, hotel, restaurants, bars, and wholesalers from each side. We met with <br />all of them, and they've gone through the rules, and you know they had input and stuff. <br />By and large, they were satisfied, and then Brandon took this to the Small Business <br />Regulatory Board for public hearing, and they were satisfied, and their purpose is really <br />to make sure we're treating small businesses fairly. But by and large, these rules were <br />all to help small businesses, so they passed with flying colors, so that's why we're here <br />right now. So, we'll go through it today, and go through it in December, and if there are <br />no other big changes, we will pass this in December. So, if you have questions, our <br />next meeting is the final time to bring it up. <br />Taniguchi: Where were we on powdered alcohol? <br />Takase: Powdered alcohol is illegal by State statute, it hasn't changed, and I think the <br />company that was doing it just folded because there was kind of a big cry from across <br />the nation, so I know it was the fastest thing I ever seen prohibited. <br />Taniguchi: When I was in Japan, they had them on the shelf, I go wow this is illegal <br />but, I wonder if it's still illegal for us? <br />Takase: It is. <br />RECESSED AT 10:42 A.M. <br />RECONVENED AT 1:00 P.M. <br />PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE <br />PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO RULES AND REGULATIONS <br />LIQUOR COMMISSION OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I <br />Pursuant to Chapter 91, Hawai `i Revised Statutes, the County of Hawai `i Liquor Commission <br />will hold public hearings regarding proposed amendments to its Rules and Regulations. <br />Public hearings to be held on: <br />Thursday, November 7, 2024 <br />1:00 P.M. <br />Kilo Liquor Control Conference Room <br />101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230 <br />Kilo, Hawai `i <br />MINUTES - LIQUOR COMMISSION MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 7, 2024 - HILO PAGE 23 OF 30 <br />