Rules and Regulations - Liquor Commission (Amended 2024)

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"Caterer" means any licensee who provides off -premises liquor service in connection with the service of food at catered functions as provided in Section 281-31, Hawai`i Revised Statutes, as amended. "Commission" means the Liquor Commission of the County of Hawaii. "County" means the County of Hawaii. "Dancing" means to move your body in a way that goes with the rhythm and style of music that is being played. "dBA" means a unit or measurement of decibels at the "A" level. The "A" level is the total level of all noise as measured with a sound level meter using the "A" weighing network. "dBC" means a unit or measurement of decibels at the "C" level. The "C" level is the total level of all noise as measured with a sound level meter using the "C" weighing network. "Decibels" (dB) means the unit for measuring the volume of sound equal to 20 times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the pressure of the sound measured to the reference pressure, which is 20 micropascals (0.0002) dynes per square centimeter. "Department" means the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii. "Direct Shipment" means the transport of intoxicating liquors from a valid holder of a manufacturer's or wholesaler's license within the State but not within the County of Hawaii, to the holder of a valid liquor license authorized to resell such liquors in this county. Direct shipment is applicable to shipments on orders placed by those holding valid solicitor's permits; to pool buying agreements pursuant to law which provides that liquor shipped may be retrieved by the licensee or a licensed common carrier for delivery to the retail licensee. "Director" means the Director of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawai `i. "Draught" or "Draft" beer means a product which has been packed in containers of one gallon or more and is drawn from a tap or spigot, whether pasteurized or not, or beer which is bottled or canned, and if not pasteurized, has been sterile filtered. "Gratuitous or Purely Gratuitous" means costing nothing; free; not involving a return benefit or compensation or consideration for anything. "Growler" means a recyclable or reusable container that does not exceed one gallon which shall be securely sealed." "Host or Hostess" means a person who is either compensated or not compensated and allowed to sit with patrons, whether or not the individual, employee or entertainer 2