H.B. 343 seeks to establish a small craft beer producer income tax credit.
Small Brewer Tax Credit Sought in Hawaii
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Tax Reduction Proposed in Hawaii
House Bill 887 and companion S.B. 1006 repeal the definition of draft beer and apply the same tax rate (0.54 cents/per wine gallon) to all beer.
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Production and Sales Changes Proposed in Hawaii
H.B. 546 and companion S.B. 773 would increase the annual production limit of small craft producer pub licensees to 125,000 barrels (from 60,000 barrels) and allow brewpub licensees and small craft producer pub licensees that …More
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On-Premise Draught Changes on Tap in Hawaii
House Bill 1172 and companion Senate Bill 772 seek to repeal the requirement that there be attached a clear and legible notice, placard, or marker upon the faucet, spigot, or outlet wherefrom the draught beer …More
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Minors Allowed On-Premise in Hawaii
Signed into law, House Bill 2410 allows brewpub and small craft producer pub licensees to allow minors, who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of legal drinking age, on the licensee’s premises.
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Hawaii Craft Tax Credit Bill Fails to Advance
Failing to advance from a House-Senate conference committee, H.B. 2656 sought to establish a small craft beer producer income tax credit.
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Hawaii Bill Expanding Sales and Distribution Dies
Dying at the close of the session, House Bill 2411 clarifies that a class 14 brewpub licensee or class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may conduct liquor sales at multiple, appropriately licensed premises; specifies …More
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Legislation Allowing Minors in HI Breweries on Gov’s Desk
On the Governor’s desk for action, House Bill 2410 would allow brewpub and small craft producer pub licensees to allow minors, who are accompanied by a parent or legal guardian of legal drinking age, on …More
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Hawaii Craft Tax Credit Amended in Senate
Amended in the Senate following House passage, H.B. 2656 establishes a small craft beer producer income tax credit.
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Hawaii Legislation Raising Production Limit Amended
Amended in the House, Senate Bill 2711 would authorize brewpub and small craft producer pub licensees to conduct liquor sales at multiple appropriately licensed premises statewide. Additionally, it seeks to increase the maximum amount …More
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