Terms Used In Hawaii Revised Statutes 281-47

  • Commission: means the liquor commission for the county within which such commission has jurisdiction under this chapter. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 281-1
  • establishment: means a single physical location where the selling of liquor takes place. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 281-1
  • Standard bar: means any establishment licensed to sell liquor for consumption on the premises, except:

    (1) Premises in which a person performs or entertains unclothed or in attire restricted to use by entertainers pursuant to commission regulations; or

    (2) Premises in which live entertainment or recorded music is provided. See Hawaii Revised Statutes 281-1

  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.

Any standard bar establishment may provide facilities for dancing by patrons, including a dance floor and live or recorded music, if the establishment is located in a commercial district and obtains the approval of the commission to provide such services on a one time trial basis not to exceed ninety days; provided that the music and dancing shall be allowed only during the trial period.