Bill > HB1372

This bill increases the production limits for small craft producer pub license holders in Hawaii, allowing them to manufacture significantly more alcoholic beverages during a license year. Specifically, the bill raises the maximum production volumes from 70,000 to 175,000 barrels for malt beverages, from 20,000 to 50,000 barrels for wine, and from 7,500 to 20,000 barrels for alcohol. The bill also modifies some related provisions, such as increasing the container size for alcohol sales from one liter to 1.75 liters and allowing wine sales in containers up to one gallon. Additionally, the bill clarifies that manufacturing can occur at multiple locations within the state, provided each location is properly licensed and operates under the same trade name. The legislation maintains existing provisions about selling manufactured beverages on-premises, to wholesale dealers, and in sealed containers, and continues to allow minors to be present on the premises when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of legal drinking age. The bill is designed to provide more flexibility and growth opportunities for small craft producers in Hawaii's alcohol manufacturing industry.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=1372&year=2026