Maui Liquor License Core Exam 2025–2026 — Complete
Questions and Answers (Graded A+)
Introduction:
This document contains the full set of updated questions and correct
answers for the Maui Liquor License Core Exam for the 2025–2026
period. It covers all major areas of Maui County’s liquor laws and
regulations, including licensing types, service hours, responsibilities
of licensees, ID verification, penalties, and enforcement procedures.
The material also includes key exam definitions, class licenses, and
compliance rules as tested by the Department of Liquor Control.
Perfect for exam preparation or as a quick reference guide for
hospitality professionals in Maui.
Exam Questions and Answers
Dispensers, restaurants, clubs, vessels, transient vessels, or cruise
vessels may serve liquor any hour of the day from ____ to ____ ---
correct answer ---8am-2am
Hotel licensees may serve liquor from ___ to ___? --- correct
answer ---6am -4am
retailers may sell liquor from ___ to ____ --- correct answer ---
6am-11pm
,If a drink was prepared prior to closing time, can a patron remain
in licensed premises after closing time to finish their drink? ---
correct answer ---NO
Is the prevention of vulgar dancing, or obscene entertainment or
immoral songs the responsibility of the licensee? --- correct answer
---YES
Is it required to have a copy of the commissions rules and
regulations on the premise at all times? --- correct answer ---YES
In cabaret premises, all bars must confine liquor service to where? -
-- correct answer ---an area where dancing facilities are available,
and where an orchestra and professional entertainment are both
visible, and audible to patrons.
At what times do current prices of alcoholic and non alcoholic
beverages have to be posted and exposed to the view of patrons
inside a licensed premise? --- correct answer ---AT ALL TIMES
Can a minor under 18. accept payment for sold liquor? --- correct
answer ---NO
Can a retail licensee serve liquor on its premise at anytime during
hours of operation? --- correct answer ---NO
,Can a vessel licensee serve liquor without a license as long as they
are 3 miles off the shore of any county of Maui island? --- correct
answer ---YES
When can a hotel license be authorized to provide off property
catering functions? --- correct answer ---when, and ONLYT WHEN
they are directly related to the hotel operations
A brewpub licensee may not sell more than ____ barrels of malt
beverages during the license year --- correct answer ---5,000
a "pau hana drink" or consumption of liquor by employees is ___
allowed on the premises after closing time --- correct answer ---
NOT
can a vessel sell or serve liquor for consumption at the dock, even
with passengers on board --- correct answer ---NO!
Are special permits required for product tasting? --- correct answer
---YES
, Can a person/partner/or corporation convicted of a felony, and not
pardoned under any circumstances be issues a liquor license? ---
correct answer ---NO
can any person under the influence of liquor or acting disorderly
remain on the licensed premise? --- correct answer ---NO
any licensee aggrieved by a decision of the director may appeal
such decision to the commission within ___ days, after such
decision is rendered by filing reasons supporting such appeal ---
correct answer ---30
If a reasonable adult accompanies a person under the influence of
alcohol, can you serve them alcohol? --- correct answer ---NO
After "last call," can the main entrance of the premise be locked in
the attempt to prevent other customers from entering the premise?
--- correct answer ---NO, its a fire hazard if the access out of the
building is locked
Is it okay to serve someone less than one ounce of liquor, if they ask
for a weak drink?
EXCEPTION** --- correct answer ---yes!
Questions and Answers (Graded A+)
Introduction:
This document contains the full set of updated questions and correct
answers for the Maui Liquor License Core Exam for the 2025–2026
period. It covers all major areas of Maui County’s liquor laws and
regulations, including licensing types, service hours, responsibilities
of licensees, ID verification, penalties, and enforcement procedures.
The material also includes key exam definitions, class licenses, and
compliance rules as tested by the Department of Liquor Control.
Perfect for exam preparation or as a quick reference guide for
hospitality professionals in Maui.
Exam Questions and Answers
Dispensers, restaurants, clubs, vessels, transient vessels, or cruise
vessels may serve liquor any hour of the day from ____ to ____ ---
correct answer ---8am-2am
Hotel licensees may serve liquor from ___ to ___? --- correct
answer ---6am -4am
retailers may sell liquor from ___ to ____ --- correct answer ---
6am-11pm
,If a drink was prepared prior to closing time, can a patron remain
in licensed premises after closing time to finish their drink? ---
correct answer ---NO
Is the prevention of vulgar dancing, or obscene entertainment or
immoral songs the responsibility of the licensee? --- correct answer
---YES
Is it required to have a copy of the commissions rules and
regulations on the premise at all times? --- correct answer ---YES
In cabaret premises, all bars must confine liquor service to where? -
-- correct answer ---an area where dancing facilities are available,
and where an orchestra and professional entertainment are both
visible, and audible to patrons.
At what times do current prices of alcoholic and non alcoholic
beverages have to be posted and exposed to the view of patrons
inside a licensed premise? --- correct answer ---AT ALL TIMES
Can a minor under 18. accept payment for sold liquor? --- correct
answer ---NO
Can a retail licensee serve liquor on its premise at anytime during
hours of operation? --- correct answer ---NO
,Can a vessel licensee serve liquor without a license as long as they
are 3 miles off the shore of any county of Maui island? --- correct
answer ---YES
When can a hotel license be authorized to provide off property
catering functions? --- correct answer ---when, and ONLYT WHEN
they are directly related to the hotel operations
A brewpub licensee may not sell more than ____ barrels of malt
beverages during the license year --- correct answer ---5,000
a "pau hana drink" or consumption of liquor by employees is ___
allowed on the premises after closing time --- correct answer ---
NOT
can a vessel sell or serve liquor for consumption at the dock, even
with passengers on board --- correct answer ---NO!
Are special permits required for product tasting? --- correct answer
---YES
, Can a person/partner/or corporation convicted of a felony, and not
pardoned under any circumstances be issues a liquor license? ---
correct answer ---NO
can any person under the influence of liquor or acting disorderly
remain on the licensed premise? --- correct answer ---NO
any licensee aggrieved by a decision of the director may appeal
such decision to the commission within ___ days, after such
decision is rendered by filing reasons supporting such appeal ---
correct answer ---30
If a reasonable adult accompanies a person under the influence of
alcohol, can you serve them alcohol? --- correct answer ---NO
After "last call," can the main entrance of the premise be locked in
the attempt to prevent other customers from entering the premise?
--- correct answer ---NO, its a fire hazard if the access out of the
building is locked
Is it okay to serve someone less than one ounce of liquor, if they ask
for a weak drink?
EXCEPTION** --- correct answer ---yes!
