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HRS §281-32.5

Getting a liquor permit for trade shows

This section lets trade exhibitors and organizations get a liquor permit for showing and sampling alcohol at trade shows without the usual fees, hearings, or paperwork. The permit is only for not-for-sale display and sampling, and the liquor commission can set conditions.

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The statute, as written — Permits for trade shows or other exhibitions

Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, any trade exhibitor, trade organization or other exhibitor shall apply to the liquor commission or agency administrator for the issuance of a permit, without hearings, fees, notarizing of documents, submission of floor plans, and other requirements, to receive liquor from within or outside the State for display and sampling on a not-for-sale basis at trade exhibitions, shows or other exhibitions, subject to such terms and conditions as may be set by the commission.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

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