Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-First State Legislature

Regular Session of 2002

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committee on Judiciary, to which was referred H.B. No. 2199, H.D. 1, entitled:

begs leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to authorize the county liquor commission to permit a liquor licensee to allow a patron to remove from the licensed premises any portion of wine that was purchased for consumption with a meal; provided that it is recorked or resealed in its original container.

Your Committee finds that this measure takes a responsible approach in balancing the public health and safety interests and practicality. Liquor consumption must be regulated without unnecessarily burdening vendors and consumers. This measure properly allows consumers to obtain the full benefit of their purchases without compromising the policy of ensuring responsible and safe liquor distribution and consumption.

As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Judiciary that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2199, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.