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HRS §281-62

Changing the size of licensed premises

The liquor commission can let a licensee make their licensed area bigger or smaller without a public hearing or published notice. But if a bigger area might affect the public, the commission can require hearings. Any approved change must be noted on the license.

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The statute, as written — Reduction or increase in area of licensed premises

The liquor commission may, in its discretion, permit the reduction or the increase in the area of the licensed premises of any licensee without publication of notice at a public hearing; provided that, where an increase in premises may significantly impact the public, the commission may require hearings pursuant to sections 281-39.5 and 281-57 to 281-60. Whenever any reduction or increase is permitted, the same shall be endorsed in some appropriate manner upon the license.
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§281-39.5 When a liquor license can be denied near schools

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