Summary
Prevention advocates urged the Council not to repeal the ordinance that holds adults accountable for underage drinking parties, asking instead for committee work with police. The bill was tabled until the next meeting.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Repeal wouldn't cost money, but the ordinance carried up to $250 civil fines for hosts of underage drinking.
Youth and families protected from unsupervised underage drinking parties.
Prevention advocates argue repeal weakens deterrence against underage drinking house parties.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Disaster Recovery, International Affairs, and Planning Committee (2025-2027) — January 28, 2026
The five-year-old law holding adults responsible for underage drinking parties has never been enforced once. Police want it repealed in favor of an existing misdemeanor; prevention advocates want it kept and paired with education campaigns. The full council votes February 6.
Council of the County of Maui — January 23, 2026
Prevention advocates urged the Council not to repeal the ordinance that holds adults accountable for underage drinking parties, asking instead for committee work with police. The bill was tabled until the next meeting.
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