Rules and Regulations - Liquor Commission (Amended 2024)

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RULES AND REGULATIONS OF THE LIQUOR COMMISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL OF THE COUNTY OF HAWAI`I, STATE OF HAWAPI Pursuant to and by virtue of the authority set forth in Chapter 281 and Chapter 91 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, and Article VII, Chapter 3, and Section 13-7 of the Charter of the County of Hawaii, the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, adopts the rules and regulations of the Liquor Commission as hereafter provided. Part 1. RULES OF PRACTICE RULE 1-1 DEFINITIONS. Words used in these rules and regulations in the singular, include the plural, and vice versa; words of any gender include any other gender. Words defined in Section 281-1 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, shall have the same meaning wherever used herein. "Adjudication Hearing" means a proceeding held pursuant to Section 281-91, Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended, in which it is proposed to revoke or suspend any license issued, or assess and collect a penalty, or reprimand a licensee. The summary revocation of any special license is not included within the scope of this term. "Ambient Noise" means the totality of sounds in a given place and time, independent of the sound contribution of the specific source being measured. "Applicant" means a person who has filed any application for liquor license, management agreement, permit or its like, for consideration by the Director or Commission. "Application" means the application or the required forms used in making the request and any information contained therein for a liquor license, renewal or transfer thereof, permit or the amendment of conditions placed on a license or a permit or any other request or petition, and any other forms or documents which may be prescribed from time to time by the Commission. "Authorized Agent" means a person who is authorized in writing or in person by the licensee or applicant to act for or be the representative of the licensee or applicant in Commission or Board proceedings. "Bartender" means a person who prepares or mixes alcoholic drinks in accordance with established recipes and procedures. "Board" means the Liquor Control Adjudication Board of the County of Hawaii.