Haw. Rev. Stat. § 281-54: Filing fees with application.

A filing fee in such amount as shall be established by the respective liquor commission shall be paid with any application for an initial issuance of a license or for a transfer of a license.

Where a license is granted, the filing fee deposited with the application shall become part payment of the fee required for such license. Where an application is denied or withdrawn, the filing fee paid shall become a realization of the county.