Liquor Control

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Department of Liquor Control

The Department of Liquor Control provides the administrative services for the Liquor Control Commission. It investigates all applications for liquor licenses and provides data to enable the Commission to properly execute its duties. The Department has police powers to enforce the liquor laws, and inspects all liquor licensed premises to ensure compliance with the State liquor laws and the Commission’s rules and regulations. It investigates all alleged violations and complaints, and reports all violations to the Commission.

The department, upon request, provides instructions on the State liquor laws and the Commission’s rules and regulations to the Police Department, bartenders, waitresses, and employees in liquor licensed premises.


Thursday, June 17, 2021
County of Kauai Liquor Control Director Roundtable Meeting

Local members of the alcoholic beverage industry are invited to join the new County of Kauai Liquor Control Director at a roundtable meeting to be held on line through Microsoft Teams video conference. For the convenience of the licensees, this roundtable meeting will be limited to 25 attendees per session in order to facilitate a question and answer session related to the direction of the Liquor Control Department in relation to the alcoholic beverage industry for the County of Kaua'i. Within the next few weeks, each licensee should expect to be contacted directly by a staff member of the department directly to provide you with the dates available to attend. 


Tuesday, December 29, 2020
RED & BLUE CARD TESTING BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

Due to health and safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic, Red and Blue card testing will be done on Wednesday's Only and by appointment only (space is limited).  To schedule an appointment click on "Schedule Online" below. You will be required to provide a picture I.D. and pass a written exam in order to obtain a Red or Blue Card. Please contact our office should you have any questions. 

Schedule Online

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE: If you need an auxiliary aid/service or other accommodation due to a disability, or an interpreter for non-English speaking persons, contact our office at (808) 241-4966 or email csales@kauai.gov as soon as possible. Requests made as early as possible will allow adequate time to fulfill your request.

 


 

NO TRAINING OTHER THAN THAT PROVIDED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF LIQUOR CONTROL CAN BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE TO OBTAIN A RED CARD OR A BLUE CARD.

ANY CLAIM BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OFFERING TRAINING WHICH STATES THAT UPON COMPLETION YOU WILL BE CERTIFIED TO OBTAIN A RED CARD OR BLUE CARD IS INCORRECT.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION REGARDING THE RED/BLUE MANAGERS CARDS CAN BE FOUND IN OUR FAQs SECTION. 

Blue Card (Managers) Exam

Announcements


Thursday, June 18, 2020
Mayor's Emergency Rule #12

Please see Mayor's Emergency Rule #12 relating to Bars and Bar-Top Service


Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Changes in Standard Operating Procedures for COVID-19 response

Effective July 1, 2020


Thursday, May 28, 2020
Changes in Standard Operating Procedures for COVID-19 response

Social distancing and safety practices remain in effect.  Masks are required to enter the office.


Friday, April 3, 2020
LIQUOR TO GO

Letter to Restaurant, Brewpub, Small Craft Producer Pub, and Club licensees regarding "Liquor to Go" allowance.


Monday, March 16, 2020
Social Distancing for COVID-19

Aloha,

As the health and safety of our staff and community members are of utmost importance, during the current COVID-19 pandemic our office will be implementing social distancing measures.  Whenever possible, we are encouraging you to conduct business with us via email or over the phone, and try to avoid coming in to the office unless absolutely necessary.  We sincerely thank you for your cooperation and understanding as we navigate through this situation.

Mahalo!