Rules and Regulations - Liquor Commission (Amended 2024)

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RULE 1-14 FILING COMPLAINTS. Any aggrieved party may file a complaint with the Commission relative to any provision of the license or a permit, provided that such complaint shall be within the jurisdiction of the Commission in accordance with Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, and the rules. When a complaint may result in a violation of liquor law, the complaint may be referred to the Department for action. The complaint shall be in writing and filed at the office of the Department and shall indicate the name of the licensed premises, the nature of the complaint together with any other facts for consideration by the Commission. The Commission shall conduct a hearing in accordance with Chapter 91 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, and disposition of such complaint shall be in accordance with the powers and jurisdiction granted to the Commission. RULE 1-15 CAUSE FOR DISCIPLINE. Any act contrary to Chapter 281, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission, or a Decision and Order of the Liquor Commission or the Liquor Control Adjudication Board, whether committed on or off the licensed premises, which is directly related to the business of the licensed premises, shall be cause for hearing before the Commission or Adjudication Board. Upon a proper hearing thereof, a licensee shall be subject to disciplinary action in accordance to law. RULE 1-16 HEARINGS, AMENDING CONDITIONS. A. Where the Commission has placed conditions on a license or permit, the licensee or interested party of record may file an application to the Commission to amend such conditions. No application shall be accepted until one year after the effective date of the Commission's original decision. B. The application shall be in writing and submitted in 12 copies and shall contain: 1. The name, address and telephone/facsimile number of the licensee. 2. A statement of the current condition imposed by the Commission. 3. A statement of the proposed request, together with any facts or evidence in support of such request. 4. A memorandum of authorities, containing a full discussion of the reasons, including any legal authorities, in support of such position or contention. 5. The signature of the applicant. C. The Commission may reject the application when there is no new evidence to support the request or when the application does not conform to the foregoing requirements. D. Upon acceptance of the application to amend a license or condition, the Commission shall fix a day for a public hearing and may set forth the conditions of notice and publication. 15