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Department of Liquor Control to Resume

Certification Exams and Classes on August 17, 24 and 31, 2021

for First Time Employee Approved by the Director Cards and/or

Cards that Expired Prior to March 1, 2020 Only

The class and exam will be for first time employee approved by the director cards and/or persons whose cards expired prior to March 1, 2020.  It will be held on August 17(canceled), 24 and 31 in Kahului. Seating is limited to 25 individuals.

Persons requesting to take the class and exam are required to make an appointment by speaking directly with Deputy Director Kaho’ohanohano on the below dates and times.

To reserve a seat for:

• August 17, 2021 – Please call (808) 243-7485 on August 16 between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  Canceled
  
• August 24, 2021 – Please call (808) 243-7485 on August 23 between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Subject to change
• August 31, 2021 - Please call (808) 243-7485 on August 30 between 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.  Subject to change

No messages please. There will be no walk-in appointments for the exam.

Applicants need to bring their valid photo identification and two sharpened pencils with an eraser at the time of check-in. Cost of the exam and card is $10.00 each. Payment is by CASH only. Face masks are required and physical distancing of at least 6 feet is required. Face masks with exposed external valves, neck gaiters, bandanas and face shields without a permitted mask underneath are not permitted. 

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Overview

On every licensed premises, an on-duty employee approved by the director must be in active charge at all times that such premises is open for business. The employee must:

• Be 21 years of age or older
• Have successfully completed an examination and education session administered by the Department on liquor laws and rules of the commission

All employee approved by the Director cards are valid for four years from the date of issue and must be renewed by re-examination.

Per Liquor Commission Emergency Rules, of the LC May 13, 2020 meeting, per Governor’s Executive Order 20-04.

Employee approved by the Director card expiration, as stated in Rules of the Liquor Commission, Section 08-101-70(b) is extended to 90 days after the end of the emergency period, provided that:

• Cards contain an expiration from March 1, 2020 through the end of the emergency period only.