HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024-12-19 Liquor Adjudication Board Agenda KonaLIQUOR CONTROL 12/11 /2024 03:04 PM
C. Kimo Alameda, Ph.D.
Mayor
William V. Brilhante, Jr.
Managing Director
Merrick Nishimoto
Deputy Managing Director
County of Hawaii
Gerald A. Takase
Director
Sidney Fuke, Chair
Howard Kelly, Vice Chair
Ceci Davenport, Board Member
Michael Hughes, Board Member
Dawn Raymond, Board Member
LIQUOR ADJUDICATION BOARD
Hilo Lagoon Centre, 101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, Hawaii 96720-4261
(808) 961-8218 9 Fax (808) 961-8684
E-Mail: cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov
DATE: Thursday, December 19, 2024
TIME: 10:00 A.M.
PLACE: Kona Meeting Room, Department of Liquor Control, Hanama Place
75-5706 Kuakini Highway, Suite 107, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
Public Testimony may be done in person, or in writing by email, fax, or
mail/walk-in. To ensure timely delivery to the Board, written testimony
must be received by 12:00 noon on the business day prior to the meeting by:
(1) Email: cohdlc(a_hawaiicounty.gov; (2) Fax: (808) 961-8684; or (3) Mail/walk-in:
101 Aupuni Street, Unit 230, Hilo, H196720. Indicate agenda item submitting for;
submit separate testimony for each item. All testimony regardless of time of
receipt will be part of the permanent record.
AGENDA
I. Call to Order
II. Approval of Minutes — May 16, 2024
III. Hearings
1. CASE NO. 2024-002
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Troon Beverages, Inc., dba Volcano Golf
Course, located at 99-1621 Pi'i Mauna Drive, Volcano, Hawaii.
Informal Hearing (Alternative II) on violation of Rule 5-2 of the Rules and
Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor Control of the
County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, for failure to have a person duly approved by
the Department of Liquor Control as a Person In Active Charge of the premises at
all times while the premises was open for business to provide supervision in the
exercise of the liquor license in accordance with the liquor laws.
Hawaii County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer
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2. CASE NO. 2024-003
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Kalikala Cuisine Inc., dba Kalikala Cuisine,
located at the Kona Banyan Court, 75-5695 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Informal Hearing (Alternative II) on violation of Rule 5-4(B) of the Rules and
Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor Control of
the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, for an employee on duty consuming liquor.
3. CASE NO. 2024-008
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Aloha Petroleum, Ltd., dba Aloha Island
Mart (Henry Street), located at the Henry Street Landing, 75-934 Henry Street,
Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Informal Hearing (Alternative I) on violation of Rule 3-8(A) of the Rules and
Regulations of the Liquor Commission of the Department of Liquor Control
of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, for selling liquor after 11:00 p.m.
4. CASE NO. 2024-010
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Kona Sunrise Charters, Inc., dba
Hula Kai, moored at Keauhou Bay, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Informal Hearing
(Alternative 1) on multiple counts:
COUNT 1
Violation of Rule 4-6(B) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, for
failure to notify the Liquor Commission in writing within 60 Days of a Change in
Officers or Directors;
COUNT 2
Violation of Rule 4-6(A)2 of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, for
failure to notify the Liquor Commission in writing within 60 Days of a Change in
Ownership of Outstanding Capital Stock less than 25%.
5. CASE NO. 2024-011
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Fair Wind, Inc., dba Fair Wind 11, moored
at Keauhou Bay, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii; Informal Hearing (Alternative 1) on multiple
counts:
COUNT 1
Violation of Rule 4-6(B) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, for
failure to notify the Liquor Commission in writing within 60 Days of a Change in
Officers or Directors;
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COUNT 2
Violation of Rule 4-6(A)2 of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii, for
failure to notify the Liquor Commission in writing within 60 Days of a Change in
Ownership of Outstanding Capital Stock less than 25%.
6. CASE NO. 2024-012
In the Matter of the Accusation Against KBXtreme, LLC, dba KBXtreme, located
at 75-5591 Palani Road, Kailua-Kona, Hawaii.
Informal Hearing (Alternative II) on violation of Section 281-41(i) of the Hawaii
Revised Statutes, as amended, for failure to notify the Liquor Commission in
writing within 30 days of a Change in Members or Manager of a Limited Liability
Company license.
7. CASE NO. 2024-013
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Kohola, LLC, dba Laverne's Sports Bar,
located at the Coconut Grove Marketplace, 75-5819 Ali`i Drive, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii. Informal Hearing (Alternative II) on multiple counts:
COUNT 1
Violation of Section 281-78(b)(1)(A) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended,
for selling, serving, or furnishing liquor to, or allowing the consumption of liquor by
a minor (age 17);
COUNT 2
Violation of Section 281-78(b)(1)(A) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended,
for selling, serving, or furnishing liquor to, or allowing the consumption of liquor by
a minor (age 20).
8. CASE NO. 2024-009
In the Matter of the Accusation Against Krislada, LLC, dba Royal Thai Cafe, located
at the Keauhou Shopping Center, 78-6831 Ali`i Drive, Suite 402, Kailua-Kona,
Hawaii; Informal Hearing (Alternative II) on multiple counts:
COUNT 1
Violation of Rule 5-4(B) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii;
for consuming liquor while on duty;
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COUNT 2
Violation of Section 281-78.5(a) and (c) of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as
amended; for engaging in practices that promoted excessive consumption of
liquor;
COUNT 3
Violation of Rule 5-6 of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission of
the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii; for
selling more than a standard serving of distilled spirits (Johnnie Walker Scotch
Gold Label Reserve) to a customer;
COUNT 4
Violation of Rule 3-1(C) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii; for
operating out of class by selling to its customers entire 750ML bottles of Johnnie
Walker Scotch Gold Label Reserve that the customers served to themselves;
COUNT 5
Violation of Rule 3-1(U) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii;
for failure to prevent its customer, Rachel EDWARDS, from consuming liquor
outside of the approved consumption area;
COUNT 6
Violation of Rule 5-5(A) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii;
for failure to prepare drinks in a manner that permitted any interested customer
to view the preparation operation;
COUNT 7
Violation of Rule 5-5(B) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii; for
failure to prepare drinks in a manner that permitted any interested customer to
determine if the drink contained the required minimum of one fluid ounce or its
equivalent of liquor;
COUNT 8
Violation of Rule 6-1(C)(1) of the Rules and Regulations of the Liquor Commission
of the Department of Liquor Control of the County of Hawaii, State of Hawaii; for
failure to timely prevent or suppress any violent, quarrelsome, disorderly, lewd,
or unlawful conduct of any person on the premises;
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COUNT 9
Violation of Section 281-79 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended; for obstructing
Liquor Commission operations by a customer of KRISLADA, LLC dba ROYAL THAI CAFE,
when that customer threatened with the use of violence, force, or physical interference or
obstacle, or hindered, obstructed, or prevented a Department of Liquor Control investigator
(FRENDO) from entering into and/or remain in the premises;
COUNT 10
Violation of Section 281-79 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, as amended; for obstructing
Liquor Commission operations by a customer of KRISLADA, LLC dba ROYAL THAI CAFE,
when that customer threatened with the use of violence, force, or physical interference or
obstacle, or hindered, obstructed, or prevented a Department of Liquor Control investigator
(TALERICO) from entering into and/or remain in the premises.
IV. Unfinished Business
V. New Business
1. Report to Commission of the National Liquor Law Enforcement Association
(NLLEA) 2024 Annual Meeting.
2. Election of Chair and Vice Chair for 2025.
VI. Announcements
Meetings of the Liquor Adjudication Board
January 16, 2025, Time, Location, To Be Determined.
February 20, 2025, Time, Location, To Be Determined.
VII. Adjournment
� Anyone requiring auxiliary aid / service or other accommodation due to a disability, contact
the Department of Liquor Control at (808) 961-8218, or by email at cohdlc@hawaiicounty.gov,
as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request.
Upon request, this notice is available in alternate accessible formats.
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