Public invited to review proposed restructuring and amendments to Maui Liquor Commission rules ahead of Nov. 12 meeting

The County of Maui Department of Liquor Control invites residents, liquor licensees, businesses and other interested individuals to review and provide testimony on proposed comprehensive amendments to Chapters 101 and 102 of the Rules of the Liquor Commission.

The Liquor Control Commission received and discussed the proposed amendments at its Oct. 14, 2026, meeting. The draft rules are scheduled for further consideration at the Commission’s Thursday, Nov. 12, 2026, meeting.

The proposed rewrite restructures Chapters 101 and 102 by grouping related topics and reorganizing sections to make requirements easier to find and follow. It also aims to clarify language, reduce unnecessary duplication of state law and address outdated requirements.

The proposed amendments have not been adopted. They remain subject to public input, Commission consideration and the required rulemaking process. Current rules remain in effect until amendments are completed and the required approval and filing process is complete and becomes effective.

Review the proposed amendments

The public may review the following documents online at www.mauicounty.gov/liquor; click on the round navigation button for “Rules/Laws”:

• Proposed Chapter 101 – Rules Governing the Manufacture and Sale of Intoxicating Liquor of the County of Maui.
• Proposed Chapter 102 – Rules Governing Administrative Practices and Procedures of the Liquor Commission and Liquor Control Adjudication Board of the County of Maui.
• Source Tracker – A supporting reference for following the proposed revisions.
• Current Chapter 101 – Rules Governing the Manufacture and Sale of Intoxicating Liquor of the County of Maui
• Current Chapter 102 – Rules Governing Administrative Practices and Procedures of the Liquor Commission and Liquor Control Adjudication Board of the County of Maui
• Current HRS Chapter 281 – Intoxicating Liquor

Written testimony may be submitted by email to liquorcommission@mauicounty.gov; use the subject line “Nov. 12, 2026—Proposed Amendments to Chapters 101 and 102,” or by mail or hand delivery to Liquor Control Commission, Department of Liquor Control, 110 ‘Ala‘ihi St., Suite 212, Kahului, HI 96732. Written testimony should be submitted early enough to allow delivery and distribution to commissioners.

Members of the public may also provide oral testimony during the meeting when the agenda item is considered, in accordance with the meeting’s participation instructions. Written testimony is not required to provide oral testimony. To help the Commission understand your input, identify the section or topic you’re addressing, explain your support or concerns and describe any changes you recommend. The draft version should be identified.

Comments may be brief. Testimony may become publicly available, and testifiers may want to avoid including sensitive personal information.

The Nov. 12 meeting agenda, when posted, will provide the meeting time, location, available remote participation options, and testimony instructions. The agenda will be available online via the County’s Agenda Center; visit www.mauicounty.gov/agendacenter and select Liquor Control Commission.

Public participation timeline

• Oct. 14, 2026: The Commission received and discussed the updated proposed amendments.
• Before Nov. 12: The public is encouraged to review the linked documents and submit written testimony.
• Nov. 12, 2026: The proposed amendments return to the Commission’s agenda for further consideration and public testimony.
• Next steps: Additional revisions and any required formal rulemaking proceedings will be announced through official notices and agendas.

This announcement invites participation in the Commission’s review of the draft rules. It does not replace an official notice of a formal rulemaking hearing.

For questions about submitting testimony, accessing materials, or requesting auxiliary aids, services or other accommodations, email liquorcommission@mauicounty.gov.

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For general information, visit www.mauicounty.gov/liquor.