Bill > SB976

This bill allows manufacturers of beer and distilled spirits to directly ship their products to consumers in Hawaii, subject to specific regulations and requirements. To obtain a direct beer and distilled spirits shipper permit, manufacturers must have a general excise tax license and either a Hawaii manufacturing license or an out-of-state manufacturing license. Permitted shippers can sell and ship beer and distilled spirits only to individuals who are 21 years or older, and must ensure strict delivery protocols, including containers labeled with an alcohol warning and requiring a signature from a person 21 or older upon delivery. Shippers must also report their annual shipments to each county's liquor commission, pay all applicable taxes (including general excise and gallonage taxes), and submit to potential audits. The bill prohibits direct shipments without a valid permit, making such actions a misdemeanor. Each county's liquor commission is required to develop rules to implement these provisions, and the definitions of "beer" and "distilled spirits" will follow existing state law. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2050, providing a long timeline for implementation and regulatory preparation.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=976&year=2026