Bill > HB108

This bill allows beer and distilled spirits manufacturers to directly ship their products to consumers in Hawaii, expanding on existing wine shipping laws. Under the proposed legislation, manufacturers must obtain a special "direct beer and distilled spirits shipper permit" from the county commission where they intend to ship, which requires holding a general excise tax license and either a state manufacturing license or a manufacturing license from another state. Shipments are restricted to individuals who are 21 years or older and are for personal use, not resale. Manufacturers must label shipping containers with a clear alcohol warning, ensure the carrier obtains an adult signature upon delivery, report annual shipment volumes to the county commission by January 31st, pay all applicable general excise and gallonage taxes, and be subject to county commission audits. The bill prohibits shipping without a valid permit and makes unauthorized shipping a misdemeanor. Each county's liquor commission is required to develop rules implementing these provisions, with the goal of helping smaller manufacturers access markets and customers directly. The legislation is set to take effect on July 1, 2050, and defines "distilled spirits" using existing state tax code terminology.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=108&year=2026