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THE REVISED ORDINANCES OF HONOLULU
TITLE I: ADMINISTRATION
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL PROVISIONS
CHAPTER 2: THE MAYOR AND EXECUTIVE AGENCIES - ADDITIONAL POWERS, DUTIES, AND FUNCTIONS
CHAPTER 3: ADDITIONAL BOARDS, COMMISSIONS, AND COMMITTEES
CHAPTER 4: ADDITIONAL POWERS AND DUTIES OF COUNCIL AND LEGISLATIVE AGENCIES
CHAPTER 5: SALARIES, EMPLOYMENT, AND BONDING REQUIREMENTS OF ELECTED OFFICIALS AND NON-CIVIL-SERVICE OFFICERS
TITLE II: TAXATION AND FINANCES
CHAPTER 6: FUNDS, FEES, AND LOAN PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 7: RESERVED
CHAPTER 8: REAL PROPERTY TAX
CHAPTER 8A: TAXATION OF TRANSIENT ACCOMMODATIONS
TITLE III: MISCELLANEOUS REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 9: BOTANICAL GARDENS
CHAPTER 10: PUBLIC PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
CHAPTER 11: CHILD CARE
CHAPTER 12: ANIMALS AND FOWLS
CHAPTER 13: STREETS, SIDEWALKS, MALLS, AND OTHER PUBLIC PLACES
CHAPTER 14: PUBLIC WORKS INFRASTRUCTURE
TITLE IV: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
CHAPTER 15: TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES
CHAPTER 15A: REGULATIONS OF VEHICLES
CHAPTER 15B: PUBLIC TRANSIT
TITLE V: BUILDING AND CONSTRUCTION CODES
CHAPTER 16: BUILDING CODE
CHAPTER 16A: HOUSING CODE
CHAPTER 16B: BUILDING ENERGY CONSERVATION CODE
CHAPTER 16C: BUILDING MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 17: ELECTRICAL CODE
CHAPTER 18: FEES AND PERMITS FOR BUILDING, ELECTRICAL, PLUMBING, AND SIDEWALK CODES
CHAPTER 18A: GRADING, SOIL EROSION, AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
CHAPTER 19: PLUMBING CODE
CHAPTER 20: FIRE CODE OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
TITLE VI: LAND USE
CHAPTER 21: LAND USE ORDINANCE
CHAPTER 21A: FLOOD HAZARD AREAS
CHAPTER 22: SUBDIVISION OF LAND
CHAPTER 23: STATE LAND USE CLASSIFICATION
CHAPTER 24: DEVELOPMENT PLANS
CHAPTER 25: SPECIAL MANAGEMENT AREAS
CHAPTER 26: SHORELINE SETBACKS
CHAPTER 27: COMMUNITY FACILITIES DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 28: SPECIAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICTS
CHAPTER 29: AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER 30: WATER MANAGEMENT
CHAPTER 31: COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
CHAPTER 32: AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING
CHAPTER 33: DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
CHAPTER 33A: IMPACT FEES FOR TRAFFIC AND ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS IN EWA
TITLE VII: BUSINESS
CHAPTER 34: REGULATION OF BUSINESSES
CHAPTER 35: INCENTIVES FOR BUSINESS TO CREATE NEW JOBS
CHAPTER 36: COMMON CARRIERS
TITLE VIII: PROPERTY
CHAPTER 37: REAL PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS INVOLVING THE CITY AND COUNTY OF HONOLULU
CHAPTER 38: LEASE AND RENTAL OF CITY REAL PROPERTY, INCLUDING FEES
CHAPTER 39: MAXIMUM ANNUAL RENEGOTIATED LEASE RENT
CHAPTER 40: OFFENSES RELATING TO PROPERTY
TITLE IX: PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY, AND SANITATION
CHAPTER 41: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY
CHAPTER 42: COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE
CHAPTER 43: SEWERS, DRAINAGE, AND CESSPOOLS
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§ 41-1.2 Prohibition in public areas—Exceptions.
(a)   No person shall possess, other than in a container in the manufacturer’s sealed condition, intoxicating liquor on any street or sidewalk, or in any public park, public playground, public school ground, public off-street parking area, or any building located thereon.
(b)   The prohibitions contained in subsection (a) shall not apply to:
(1)   Intoxicating liquor procured from a vendor dispensing intoxicating liquor pursuant to a permit or license issued by the city when the intoxicating liquor is possessed or consumed in a manner and in a place consistent with the terms and conditions of such permit or license;
(2)   The consumption or possession of an intoxicating liquor in a motor vehicle upon any public street, road, or highway; or
(3)   The possession of a container of wine authorized to be removed from liquor-licensed premises pursuant to HRS § 281-31(q); provided that the container has been corked or resealed.
(c)   Subject to HRS Chapter 281, as amended, and if the sale and consumption of intoxicating liquor is permitted by concession agreement, the prohibitions contained in subsection (a) shall not apply within the licensed premises (as described in a liquor license) of concessionaires of the city located:
(1)   On any public golf course;
(2)   At those facilities and properties under the jurisdiction and supervision of the director of enterprise services; and
(3)   In public parks where private donations were used to construct a memorial pavilion wherein restaurant operation is feasible.
(d)   Notwithstanding subsection (a), any director of an outdoor theater which is enclosed by a fence and which is located within a public park may permit the consumption of intoxicating liquor within the confines of such outdoor theater, if so requested by a tenant of such outdoor theater for the term or period of such tenancy and under such restrictions and conditions as may be imposed by the director.
(e)   Notwithstanding subsection (a), the director of parks and recreation may permit nonprofit organizations which sponsor and conduct festivals that promote ethnic traditions, customs, and culture and foster the development of tourism, to sell intoxicating liquors within Kapiolani Park by designating one day during Aloha Week during which the sale of beer and wine is permitted between the hours of 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.; provided that such nonprofit organizations have properly obtained the appropriate park permits and temporary licenses for the sale of intoxicating liquor.
(Sec. 13-4.2, R.O. 1978 (1987 Supp. to 1983 Ed.)) (1990 Code, Ch. 40, Art. 1, § 40-1.2) (Am. Ord. 03-31)