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HRS §281-77

Refusing to give a liquor sample can lead to a fine

If you have a liquor license and you refuse to let an authorized person take a sample for testing, you can be fined up to $2,000. The person must show their authority first. This section only covers that refusal.

The statute, as written — Refusal of samples; penalty

Any licensee who refuses to deliver or accede to the taking of any sample of liquor for analysis upon disclosure of the procurer's authority as provided by section 281-75 shall be fined not more than $2,000. [L Sp 1933, c 40, §43; RL 1935, §2612; RL 1945, §7265; RL 1955, §159-76; HRS §281-77; am L 1990, c 171, §24]
Read the official text at capitol.hawaii.gov ↗as published Jan 6, 2026our copy taken Aug 20, 2026

Sections this one refers to

§281-75 Liquor sampling and testing

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