Rules and Regulations - Liquor Commission (Amended 2024)

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is consuming nonalcoholic beverages while in the company of patrons. The host or hostess shall only be allowed to be employed or utilized under a Class 5 Dispenser, Category D, liquor license. In other classes licensed for consumption thereon, a host or hostess shall be described as the person who greets and seats the patrons. "Industry Member" means any person engaged in business as a distiller, brewer, rectifier, blender or other producer, or is an importer., wholesaler, or retailer. "Licensee" includes the holder of a license and all agents, servants, and employees of the holder of a license. "Liquor Card" means a card issued by the Department to a person in active charge of the licensed premises, or to a person 18-20 years of age, who is deemed qualified by the Department upon successful completion of an examination on liquor laws. "Meeting" means the convening of the Commission or Board for which a quorum is required in order to deliberate and make decisions on matters over which the Commission or Board -has supervision, control, jurisdiction, or advisory power. "Minibar" means an enclosed unit offering a selection of intoxicating liquors in its original packages which is located in a hotel or condominium hotel guest room with (a) access restricted by means of a locking device requiring the use of a key, magnetic card or similar device; or (b) if there is no locking device installed, stocking of liquors shall be permitted only at the specific request of the adult guest. "New License or Original License" means a license which is issued for the first time. The reference in liquor laws pertaining to applications for a new or original license requires that the applicant follow application procedures pursuant to Sections 281-51 to 281-60 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended. "Noise" means the presence of sound, as measured by standard testing devices, of a volume or in quantities and for durations which endangers human health, welfare or safety, or property, or which unreasonably interferes with the comfortable enjoyment of life and property in the county. "Off -Premises License, Licensee, or Establishment" means any license, licensee or business authorized to sell liquors in their original package for consumption off the premises. "On -Premises License, Licensee, or Establishment" means any license, licensee or business authorized to sell liquors for consumption on the premises. "Preliminary Hearing" is used as an agenda subtitle to mean the first of two public hearings held by the Commission on an application for a liquor license. "Premises" or "Licensed Premises" means the building and property that houses the establishment for which a license has been or is proposed to be issued; provided that in the case of a Class 12 Hotel license, "premises" includes the hotel premises; 3